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MLB payrolls for 4 remaining playoff teams: How expensive Dodgers compare to small market Rays, Brewers, Guardians
- As the 2026 League Championship Series semifinals begin, the Los Angeles Dodgers hold a $339.32 million payroll, vastly outspending the Milwaukee Brewers , Tampa Bay Rays , and Cleveland Guardians .
- With a star-studded cast, the Dodgers' payroll has been the subject of much consternation around Major League Baseball in recent years, particularly with this winter's lockout looming and MLB demanding a salary cap in negotiations.
- According to the MLB Labor Relations Department, the Dodgers' $338 million current payroll exceeds that of the Brewers , Rays , and Guardians combined.
- Of the 14 players in the LCS earning at least $15 million annually, 11 are Dodgers, while Kyle Tucker's $54 million signing bonus alone exceeds most of the Guardians' roster compensation.
- Despite the Brewers winning 103 games during the regular season, the Dodgers remain the team being hunted this October as they pursue a championship with their significant financial advantage.
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