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Major League Baseball prides itself on a level of competitive parity that is rare in sports. However, the Dodgers' current configuration may shatter that illusion. The current landscape poses questions about whether the wealth disparity among teams will lead to a more pronounced gap, leaving low-market teams struggling to compete. Indeed, baseball history shows that the favorites often do not clinch the championship, yet as it stands, the Dodgers have few challengers.