New York media warns that the Dodgers' "Starfleet" era may end sooner than expected, urging fans to cherish the current glory.

Featuring stars such as Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Los Angeles Dodgers are pushing toward a third consecutive championship following their recent defense, yet U.S. media coverage indicates this premier league dynasty could be nearing a critical shift.

The New York Post recently published a column by Dylan Hernández, bluntly stating that the Dodgers' golden era "may end sooner than anticipated," and called on fans to "fully enjoy the brilliance while it lasts." The article highlights a key context: the current MLB labor agreement will expire on December 1 (U.S. time), with a potential lockout looming. The column forecasts that after the league restarts, new spending limits such as a salary cap or stricter luxury tax rules might be introduced, presenting the Dodgers with a "brand-new reality."

The Dodgers' front office has been led for a long time by Andrew Friedman, who has not only secured strong players in free agency but also developed a rich farm system. However, assuming the Dodgers can maintain their current dominance solely through excellent management and a winning culture greatly underestimates the "uniqueness of the current roster" and the crucial role of massive financial investment in building this team.

The article stresses that if the Dodgers can no longer sustain an annual spending level of $400 million, they will shift from being a "historically dominant team" to simply "a well-run strong team." The column states: "A team expected to win the championship every season will become one that merely 'has a chance' to compete for the title each year — a huge difference."

Under the new system, while the Dodgers might still retain marquee stars like Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman, the real impact will be on acquiring the "key pieces needed to win championships." The article gives examples that signing high-level supporting players like Teoscar Hernández or Tommy Edman will become more challenging; even if roster improvements falter, they will no longer be able to quickly "solve problems with money."

The column concludes by noting that the current model of overwhelming opponents through financial power "is facing a time limit." Amid institutional changes, the epic dominance the Dodgers currently display may not last long, prompting the author to remind fans: "Seize the moment and treasure this golden era."