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[Editor’s note: Welcome to Athlon Sports’ poll of the day, where we ask readers to weigh in on the biggest topic of the day. Thanks for voting, and be sure to sound off in the comment section.] The New York Mets have the second-highest payroll in Major League Baseball in 2026 at $368.7 million. ...
The San Diego Padres’ decision to move Fernando Tatis Jr. to second base was so surprising that it sparked a wild idea from former MLB star Harold Reynolds. On Tuesday, former two-time All-Star Harold Reynolds praised Tatis for being such a versatile and talented weapon for the Padres. Reynolds even went as far as to … The post Former All-Star suggests a hidden Padres agenda with Fernando Tatis Jr. appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
One of the more intriguing series in Major League Baseball this week is the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Mets. The Mets come into the three-game series with a 7-9 record (fifth place, NL East), and the Dodgers are 11-4 (first place, NL West). The two NL contenders are known for being among […] The post Dodgers-Mets Make MLB History on Monday Night with $800 Million Combined Payroll appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Mets and Dodgers clash in a historic three-game series at Dodger Stadium, featuring a record-breaking $1.09 billion combined payroll including luxury tax penalties.
The most expensive series in baseball history is set to begin in Los Angeles, but only one team is getting bang for its buck right now.
The New York Yankees are no strangers to giving star players big contracts. In fact, the Bronx Bombers are expected to have a projected payroll of around $300 million for the 2026 season. This particular figure would be the third-highest total of all Major League Baseball teams. Luxury taxes would push the amount even higher.Despite […] The post Yankees Predicted to Give Star $300 million Contract Extension appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Padres’ Yu Darvish is headed to the restricted list.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have spent a lot of money chasing World Series titles, and it has certainly paid off. In just the last three years, the Dodgers, winners of the last pair of World Series, have spent a total of $1.548 billion. And while that’s a jaw-dropping number regardless of the circumstances, when compared […] The post Dodgers have now spent more in 3 seasons than Marlins did in last 15 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
