Why can't they just call it the pennant like when I was a kid. Winning hte pennant was a big deal. Winning the NLCS? Whatever.
I think they still officially win the pennant, but you’re right, nobody uses that term anymore.
The idea of “winning the pennant” has fallen into disuse in our language.
Sort of like Indian summer. When’s the last time you heard anyone talk about Indian summer weather???