19: Dodgers win the 1988 World Series (22 first-place votes, 4,831 points)The Dodgers had two terrible seasons in 1986 and 1987, finishing 73-89 both seasons. GM Fred Claire signed Kirk Gibson to a three-year deal on Jan. 29, so you knew the team would be better. During a fielding drill, Dodgers star Pedro Guerrero picked up a ball and hurled it into the outfield. The Dodgers’ spring training opener was against the Japanese national team. The Dodgers upset the New York Mets in the NLCS and manhandled the mighty Oakland A’s in the World Series.

Source: Los Angeles Times April 05, 2021 15:04 UTC