The Dodgers Grab the Torch
The Yankees built a dynasty by buying stars—and now the Dodgers are doing it bigger, bolder, and with a $700 million Shohei Ohtani cherry on top. For decades, the New York Yankees were the poster child for baseball’s version of capitalism: if you wanted a ring, you opened your wallet. From Babe Ruth to Reggie Jackson to Alex Rodriguez, the Yankees didn’t just scout talent—they bought it. Their 27 World Series titles are a monument to aggressive spending, often poaching the best players from smaller-market teams and turning them into Bronx legends. But in 2025, the torch has been passed. The Los Angeles Dodgers are the new Yankees. Let’s talk numbers. The Dodgers’ 2025 payroll is a staggering $350.3 million, with their starting rotation alone costing north of $107 million. That includes: • Tyler Glasnow: $32.5 million • Blake Snell: $28.4 million • Shohei Ohtani (as a pitcher): $28.2 million • Yoshinobu Yamamoto: $18.3 million And that’s just the arms. Shohei Ohtani’s contr...