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Mets Struggle Against Dodgers' Dominance in Free Agency

1/20/2026

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The New York Mets face a persistent challenge competing with the Los Angeles Dodgers, often referred to as the 'Dodgers problem'.
The dynamic arose from bidding wars, including Guggenheim Partners' 2012 purchase of the Dodgers for $2.15 billion, outbidding Steve Cohen.
The Dodgers secured top free agents Trevor Bauer and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, while Juan Soto drew Dodgers interest and the Yankees were also in the mix.

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Story summary

The New York Mets face a persistent challenge competing with the Los Angeles Dodgers, often referred to as the 'Dodgers problem'.
The dynamic arose from bidding wars, including Guggenheim Partners' 2012 purchase of the Dodgers for $2.15 billion, outbidding Steve Cohen.
The Dodgers secured top free agents Trevor Bauer and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, while Juan Soto drew Dodgers interest and the Yankees were also in the mix.