Today in MLB Payrolls & Team Finances · October 12, 2026
Dodgers' payroll vs. low-budget playoff teams, cap debate
Front Office Sports reports the Dodgers' player payroll exceeds the other three final-four teams combined.
Front Office Sports
Forbes notes lower-payroll clubs in the playoffs contrast with the proposed MLB salary cap argument.
Forbes
The New York Times examines how a salary cap would affect the Mets and what they could build at different budgets.
The New York Times
Yahoo Sports says payroll gaps among remaining World Series contenders could affect the coming lockout.
Yahoo Sports
MLB Trade Rumors lists each team's draft compensation for losing a free agent who rejected a qualifying offer.
MLB Trade Rumors
Roundtable argues a proposed salary floor would affect the A's spending less than many expect.
roundtable.io
Sports Illustrated projects the Angels' 2027 payroll to drop sharply, asking whether it's a reset or retreat.
Sports Illustrated
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