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Over the past 12 years, the Dodgers have made the playoffs 12 times, won their division 11 times, had the best record in baseball four times, and made the World Series four times - more than any other team. Yet, they were never able to achieve true dynasty status, until now.
The Offseason Spending Spree
Last offseason, the Dodgers made a bold move, signing the best player in baseball, Shohei Ohtani, to a $700 million contract - the largest in sports history. This was followed by the signing of Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto to a $325 million deal, the biggest pitching contract ever.