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Dodgers Defy 'Crapshoot' Myth, Aim for World Series Glory

10/26/2025

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The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the World Series, aiming for a second title and a third in six years.
The article notes a misconception about New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman's view of playoffs as a "crapshoot," tracing the idea to Billy Beane, former Oakland Athletics GM.
The Dodgers' success challenges the idea that playoff results are solely by chance.

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Story summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the World Series, aiming for a second title and a third in six years.
The article notes a misconception about New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman's view of playoffs as a "crapshoot," tracing the idea to Billy Beane, former Oakland Athletics GM.
The Dodgers' success challenges the idea that playoff results are solely by chance.