I’m enraged! Poor Dodgers! I’m done, I promise. I’ve finished following you. Hold on. Who am I to fool? Gee, I really hope Yoshinobu Yamamoto or Shohei Ohtani can join us.

Temecula Eric Monson

Bill Plaschke, do you recall the postseason incident in which Sandy Koufax was relieved of his duties after allowing six runs, five of them after recording his lone out? No, not me.

Morris McLean Torrance

Max Muncy believes that the “hottest” team wins, which is “one of the wonderful things about the postseason.” It’s also one of the most ridiculous aspects of contemporary baseball, rendering the World Series and the 162-game season meaningless. It is absurd that a club that trailed the Dodgers by 16 games at the end of the season can win three games and advance.

Mike Schaller Arlington, Texas

All people are aware of fake news. We now have phony Dodgers. Those players in the playoffs, who were they? They have to be AI, untested and unperfected. In a very difficult season, it most definitely wasn’t the club that won 100 games.

Beverly Hills Anaheim

That awful post-season disaster is about as far as I will go with my darling Dodgers. It’s more about the team’s lack of grit, fire, and enthusiasm than it is about actually losing. The last straw was when Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts said they were “at a loss” as to how the Diamondbacks had won the series.

You’re having trouble? Is that the best answer you can provide? Do you mean this? Would you mind expressing your embarrassment for the Dodgers supporters for their pathetic attempt? What about expressing regret for the complete choke job?

Jeff Dickinson from Acworth, Georgia.

That dugout—is there a spine in there? Is there anyone here with even half of Kirk Gibson’s spirit?

It’s not yet visible to me. Someday, I hope, we’ll witness true Dodger pride.

Jim O’Fallon, Oceanside

Throughout the season, Dave Roberts has shown himself to be a capable manager, and having a top-notch relief corps never hurts. However, given his postseason track record, perhaps it’s time the Dodgers acquired a relieving manager—but only for the postseason.

Beverly Hills Michael Gesas

Another season with 100 wins, another disastrous playoff run. It’s time to bid farewell to Dave Roberts, Andrew Friedman, Kershaw, and Muncy, or nothing will ever change. Take Will, Freddie, and Mookie with you, and bring in the young boys. For heaven’s sake, sign a couple of pitchers!

Gamboa Mike in Buena Park

The Dodgers epitomize insanity because they consistently perform the same actions while anticipating different outcomes.

They crashed in October once more, bringing a sudden end to a fantastic season otherwise. For now, one lifelong fan finds it hard to say “wait till next year.”

Beverly Hills Anaheim

Lance Lynn needs to give Mookie a pitch at the home run derby the following year. In all of baseball, Lynn is the best person to assist Betts in winning the following season.

Anderson, Mike Sherman Oaks

 

Once more, Bill Plaschke, aka Nostradamus, has succeeded. A few days prior, he said, “Dodgers Sweep.” It’s incredible how fast Plaschke’s prolific writing can silence the bats of players with enormous potential like Mookie and Freddie.

José Zweben of Palisades Estates

 

Accepting the regular season is the obvious way for Dodgers supporters to regain their sanity. The squad is fun, plays good ball, and I can’t think of a nicer way to pass a few hours on a summer day. We should just watch football come October.

Maradudin Peter in Seattle

 

Do I feel let down as a lifelong Dodgers supporter? Of course. Have I grown accustomed to these sudden ends over the years? Alas, indeed. When pitchers and catchers report to spring training, is it a day I look forward to? Excited to see what the upcoming season has in store!

Yukelson RonObispo, San Luis

“Happy” to see some improvementsIt was agonizing to observe. The Rams were defeated in play, strategy, and coaching. Matthew Stafford, their quarterback, was humiliated and sacked. Sean McVay, the coach, is “excited” to figure out how to rectify this. The fans are, too, coach.

Donna Sloan, California

Fixing the MLB PlayoffsIn the MLB playoffs, it seems like awarding the top-seeded clubs a bye isn’t really a benefit and may even work against them. How about these modifications to the rules:

High seeds: Place a runner on second to begin each inning.

Low seeds: A pitch that reaches 100 mph automatically becomes a ball.

High seeds: Start using bats with corks.

Poor seeds: In order to beat the traffic, star closers must depart after the seventh inning.

High seeds: The pitcher’s uncle is the plate umpire.

Low seeds: Using a mitt is prohibited for the catcher.

High seeds: Allow Astros to assist them with sign theft.

Low seeds: Purchase a team from Arte Moreno.

Ben WhiddyLos Alamos

 

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