By Staff Writer: Jacob Mattox
The Los Angeles Dodgers completed one of the franchise’s most distinguished seasons in its long history through their achievements and their ability to overcome obstacles while winning the World Series in 2024. The Dodgers finished their season with a 98–64 record to win their 11th National League West division title in twelve years and secure their 12th consecutive postseason appearance, which is the longest-running active playoff streak in major North American professional sports.
The team received a major boost when Shohei Ohtani made his Dodger debut after signing a historic 10-year contract worth $700 million. Ohtani achieved a historic feat by becoming the first MLB player to hit 50 home runs and acquire 50 stolen bases in a single season.
The Dodgers continued their winning ways despite major pitching injuries to Clayton Kershaw, Blake Snell, and Tyler Glasnow because of their strong roster depth and effective team management.
The Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres in the National League Division Series by winning five games through a bullpen shutout in Game 4 and Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s two-hit performance in Game 5. The Dodgers faced the New York Yankees in the World Series for the first time in 43 years. World Series Game 1 became historic when Freddie Freeman hit a walk-off grand slam, which led to a 6–3 Dodgers victory. The Dodgers took the championship in Game 5 after overcoming a five-run deficit to win 7–6. The 2024 season demonstrated how the Dodgers’ extensive talent combined with their determination led to their cemented position in baseball history.