They learned how to hang in there

Jansen says Dodgers fans shouldn't take success for granted

- BY JACK HARRIS

Photographs by DARRYL WEBB Associated Press

DAVE ROBERTS and the Dodgers enjoy their division-clincher on Thursday night, especially after a season of challenges with the so-called "World Series hangover."

The Dodgers are not the norm in baseball. For the majority of teams in the major leagues, the last week of the regular season is the last week until spring training.

As the Angels played out their final week, the Angel Stadium store featured a "Thank You Fans" sale, with up to 50% off caps, T-shirts, polo shirts, jackets, even authentic Mike Trout jerseys.

Inside the clubhouse, the reminders for players had the feel of the final week of school: return your team-issued iPad; order your gloves for next season; take your exit physical.

KIKÉ HERNÁNDEZ (8) and Miguel Rojas jump for joy for the club's 12th NL West crown in 13 years before they embark on their ultimate goal next week.

As the Dodgers play out their final week of the regular season, on the road, the Dodger Stadium store is stocking up on blue "October Baseball" T-shirts, the same ones the players wore last week, when they clinched a postseason spot.