The Dodgers are on the verge of elimination in the National League Championship Series.
The Brewers have won three straight games to push the Dodgers to the edge, and most people believe the back‑to‑back World Series champions are finished this October.
Former NL MVP Joey Votto, a first baseman for the Reds, declares that the Dodgers’ era of dominance has definitively ended.
“The Dodgers have been a major disappointment, and I just think it’s one of those dynasties ending,” Votto commented on “Foul Territory.”
“The Dodgers have been a major disappointment, and I just think it’s one of those dynasties ending.”@JoeyVotto questions how the Dodgers pivot if they fall to the Brewers. Could a semi-rebuild be forthcoming? pic.twitter.com/w5SM5E6O3n
— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) October 15, 2026
Should the Dodgers be swept in four games, numerous questions about the franchise’s trajectory will demand answers.
Although the pursuit of a three‑peat has dominated the narrative around the team this season, an early postseason exit could shift the focus to rebuilding plans during the offseason.
Following a disappointing 2026 campaign, the Dodgers must reassess the club’s direction and are likely to prioritize youth as their roster ages.
Players with expiring contracts may not return, prompting the front office to actively trade for or acquire new talent in pursuit of a partial rebuild this winter.
One constant this year has been the “championship or bust” mindset surrounding the Dodgers.
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