Dodgers’ Struggles Draw Comparison to ‘The Godfather Part III’

The Los Angeles Dodgers find themselves in a challenging 0-3 deficit. This situation resembles the third installment of the Godfather trilogy. FS1 host Colin Cowherd drew this comparison, offering a fresh perspective.

Cowherd remarked that the Dodgers’ effort to clinch a third World Series victory has ‘Godfather III’ overtones. Familiar names like Al Pacino and Diane Keaton remain, but the Dodgers seem worn out.

Cowherd’s analogy highlights the parallels between the Dodgers’ struggles and the film’s narrative. However, he warns against misassigning players to the film’s actors, noting that Pacino delivered a strong performance in The Godfather Part III.

Despite Shohei Ohtani’s status as a top baseball player, he faced difficulties, batting under .200 in four postseason games. The Dodgers even contemplated benching him due to injuries.

Should the Dodgers fail to rally from their 0-3 position, they would become only the second team in MLB history to overcome such a deficit in an LCS series. This outcome would resonate with Cowherd’s Godfather analogy.

The Godfather trilogy is renowned, with the first two films acclaimed among the greatest ever. The original is often considered the best movie, with its sequel ranking in the top five. Part III did not meet these high standards, causing disappointment.

Coppola’s casting of Sofia Coppola as Mary Corleone was problematic. The romance with Vincent added little to the trilogy’s resolution. The absence of characters like Tom Hagen and Sonny Corleone also impacted the film.

If the Dodgers fail to overcome their deficit, their 2026 team will tarnish their dynasty’s legacy. However, like The Godfather Part III, the Dodgers have fewer excuses.

The film released 16 years after Part II faced challenges with aging cast members. Robert Duvall did not return. Over nearly two decades, the Godfather films had set an unattainably high standard.

The Dodgers, with a formidable payroll, had supplemented their roster with star players like Tarik Skubal and Kyle Tucker. Despite their efforts, they struggled to recapture past success.

Cowherd’s analogy was embraced even by OutKick reporter Ian Miller, who appreciated the comparison. Miller drew further parallels between the acclaimed first two Godfather films and the successful 2024-2025 Dodgers teams.

Miller, while acknowledging Cowherd’s analogy, cautioned against potential future missteps in their performance.