Doomer Dodgers playoff takes have already begun and we're keeping the receipts

For a team that won 100 games, secured a first-round bye, and is coming off two consecutive World Series titles, one would assume the Los Angeles Dodgers would be given the benefit of the doubt. Especially when their playoff roster will include Shohei Ohtani, Tarik Skubal, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and a parade of position players who would be "the guy" on any other roster but the Dodgers.

The problem with sports takes is that there's a need to be a contrarian. Someone willing to go against the grain, say the unpopular thing, because well, it often stands out above the handful of other opinions that are saying the same thing.

That brings to us to latest Dodgers Dugout newsletter from the LA Times. Houston Mitchell leads with the declaration that the Dodgers will not be winning the World Series. It's essentially a bait-and-hook by the editor, considering he admits by the end of the story that the Dodgers very much still can win the World Series.

Dodgers playoff panic has already reached ridiculous levels and we're keeping the receipts

But in his musings, Mitchell pointed out that this year's Dodgers team could do something that none before them ever have — win 100 games and win the World Series. In the history of the Dodgers franchise, they have won 100-plus games 11 times and none of those teams went on to win the World Series. That's why Mitchell declared, tongue-in-cheek, the Dodgers won't be winning the title for a third consecutive year.

While the declaration was taken in jest, ESPN's Alden Gonzalez had a more direct approach as to why the Dodgers might need to be worried. He cited reasons that have surrounded the Dodgers for most of the regular season; the inconsistent offense, Shohei Ohtani's health, and questions along the pitching staff.

The easy rebuttal to Gonzalez throwing gas on the flames is the reality that these are all things LA has been dealing with for most of the year. And yet, the Dodgers were one of the two best teams in baseball this season.

This is a tale that happens all too often in professional sports. When a dynasty is built--see the Kansas City Chiefs, New England Patriots, Los Angeles Lakers--there becomes anticipation for their downfall, and there's always one person willing to step over that ledge before it actually happens. Best believe, if it doesn't happen to the Dodgers this October, fans will have the receipts.

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