Key Moments of Every Dodgers Season of The 2020s

"Betts brought a winning culture, pushing the team and holding everyone, most of all himself, accountable. He finished. In his first season, he finished runner-up for the National League MVP award. On top of his impact, the trade has been ranked among the more one-sided deals due to the lack of value the Dodgers gave up, as Alex Verdugo, Jeter Downs, and Connor Wong have gone on to make Andrew Friedman regret it."

"The Dodgers, in significant part due to the Betts addition, finally ended the 32-year World Series drought. It was such a relief after multiple years of heartbreak in October, when teams were viable contenders. Clayton Kershaw, Kenley Jansen, and Justin Turner, three fan-favorite veterans, finally got the championship that they deserved. Also, the Dodgers manage to win with Corey Seager and Cody Bellinger, the young duo who came up through the minor leagues as blue-chip prospects, and helped propel the offense."

"The president of baseball operations had developed a reputation as a prospect hoarder who hesitated to make big moves during the first part of his time under the Dodgers. If the Betts trade showed Friedman isn't afraid of being aggressive, his 2021 trade for both Washington National stars Max Scherzer and Trea Turner was a double-down. The Dogers went 43-13 after adding the two stars, and it helped save a season that injuries had marred."

The Los Angeles Dodgers achieved sustained success in the early 2020s, capturing three World Series titles and making the playoffs each season. The 2020 acquisition of Mookie Betts injected a winning culture and elite performance, helping end a 32-year championship drought and rewarding long-time veterans and rising homegrown stars. Subsequent aggressive roster moves, including the 2021 trades for Max Scherzer and Trea Turner, produced a dominant 43-13 stretch that salvaged an injury-marred campaign. Role players like Chris Taylor provided decisive postseason moments. Organizational strategy combined star acquisitions, veteran leadership, and prospect development to maintain consistent contention.

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