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Shohei Ohtani Expresses 'Same' World Series Goal As Dodgers Fans

The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed Shohei Ohtani to a 10-year, $700 million contract with the majority of the amount being deferred salary.
The contract structure will allow the Dodgers to continue adding talent to their roster while Ohtani becomes a driving force in the lineup.

Why Mets now carry such low expectations this late in Steve Cohen's tenure

The New York Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers have the highest player spending and are above the luxury tax threshold.
Despite high payroll, the Mets are currently in a mediocre position, which is surprising given owner Steve Cohen's desire to win.

Column: The Dodgers are expected to win. But has MLB stacked the odds against them?

Major League Baseball prioritizes promoting hope and interest over crowning the best team as champion.
Expansion of playoffs is a response to the lack of significant competitive balance due to the luxury tax.

Insider floats possibility that Red Sox could add two top-end starting pitchers this offseason

The Red Sox have the opportunity to acquire top talent through trades and free agency this offseason.

Dodgers Penalties For 2024 MLB Draft Picks For Signing Shohei Ohtani

The Los Angeles Dodgers had a luxury tax bill of $19.4 million for exceeding the competitive balance tax threshold in 2023.

A $500M decision is facing the NBA champion Celtics

The Boston Celtics are heading towards having the league's first $500 million roster.

Shohei Ohtani Expresses 'Same' World Series Goal As Dodgers Fans

The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed Shohei Ohtani to a 10-year, $700 million contract with the majority of the amount being deferred salary.
The contract structure will allow the Dodgers to continue adding talent to their roster while Ohtani becomes a driving force in the lineup.

Why Mets now carry such low expectations this late in Steve Cohen's tenure

The New York Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers have the highest player spending and are above the luxury tax threshold.
Despite high payroll, the Mets are currently in a mediocre position, which is surprising given owner Steve Cohen's desire to win.

Column: The Dodgers are expected to win. But has MLB stacked the odds against them?

Major League Baseball prioritizes promoting hope and interest over crowning the best team as champion.
Expansion of playoffs is a response to the lack of significant competitive balance due to the luxury tax.

Insider floats possibility that Red Sox could add two top-end starting pitchers this offseason

The Red Sox have the opportunity to acquire top talent through trades and free agency this offseason.

Dodgers Penalties For 2024 MLB Draft Picks For Signing Shohei Ohtani

The Los Angeles Dodgers had a luxury tax bill of $19.4 million for exceeding the competitive balance tax threshold in 2023.

A $500M decision is facing the NBA champion Celtics

The Boston Celtics are heading towards having the league's first $500 million roster.
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Latest On Luxury Tax Implications Of Shohei Ohtani's Contract

Shohei Ohtani agrees to a ten-year, $700MM deal with the Dodgers
Deferrals in Ohtani's contract could lessen the tax burden on LA considerably

Repeater tax looms large as Nets look to finish building out roster for new season

The Nets are repeat tax offenders and need to manage their finances to avoid steep luxury tax penalties.
They have limited room to add new players with a salary of less than $10 million.
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Around the Empire: Yankees news - 12/6/23

Trade talks are putting pressure on Yankees coaches to handle communication with players in difficult situations.
The Yankees dropped in the draft order due to exceeding the luxury tax threshold in 2023.

This Day In Dodgers History: Steve Howe Wins Rookie Of The Year; Highest Luxury Tax Bill Paid

Steve Howe was named the winner of the 1980 National League Rookie of the Year Award, extending the Dodgers' streak of Rookie of the Year winners to two in a row.
The Dodgers paid a record-breaking luxury tax bill of $43.7 million in 2015, the largest in MLB history.

Around the Empire: Yankees news - 12/6/23

Trade talks are putting pressure on Yankees coaches to handle communication with players in difficult situations.
The Yankees dropped in the draft order due to exceeding the luxury tax threshold in 2023.

This Day In Dodgers History: Steve Howe Wins Rookie Of The Year; Highest Luxury Tax Bill Paid

Steve Howe was named the winner of the 1980 National League Rookie of the Year Award, extending the Dodgers' streak of Rookie of the Year winners to two in a row.
The Dodgers paid a record-breaking luxury tax bill of $43.7 million in 2015, the largest in MLB history.
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