Is the Dodgers dynasty already in jeopardy after brutal game two NLDS loss to Atlanta Braves?

"They've built a superteam."This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.

This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom."They're unbeatable.""Too many fans and teams have no hope of their team reaching or winning the World Series.""Lock 'em out."MLB'S SALARY CAP PROPOSAL WON'T FIX THE LEAGUE'S NON-EXISTENT COMPETITIVE BALANCE PROBLEMSWith some varying degree of consistency, all of these statements have become oft-repeated campaign phrases from either Major League Baseball itself or many of the league's fans.Mostly as a result of the Los Angeles Dodgers winning back-to-back World Series titles and continuing to add expensive players to their roster, despite the success.For much of the 2026 season, off-field discussion and PR efforts centered on the league's owners demanding a salary cap in upcoming labor negotiations, as a direct result of the Dodgers' spending.

Curiously, few of these proponents ever mention the New York Mets and their spending.Interestingly, the Mets missing the postseason for two consecutive seasons despite a top-2 payroll never seems to come up.

Nor the Giants and Angels futility, despite their big markets and payrolls.Los Angeles Dodgers' Teoscar Hernández celebrates after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning of Game 1 of a National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, Oct.3, 2026, in Los Angeles.

(AP Photo/Mark J.Terrill)But beyond the labor discussion is the on-field results.

Yes, the Dodgers have won the World Series in two straight years.And yes, there's still every opportunity for them to win a third title in 2026.

The issue? Sunday night's game two of the NLDS against the Atlanta Braves showed why there's no such thing as a foregone conclusion in baseball.Why it's not possible to "ruin" the most unpredictable sport in the country.

And why assembling even the best roster ...