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MLB's Manfred Backs Dodgers Amid Salary Cap Talks

1/28/2026

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  • MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred defended the Los Angeles Dodgers amid talks of a salary cap, praising their on-field success and revenue under the current CBA.
  • He acknowledged concerns from fans in smaller markets about competition.
  • In 2025, the Dodgers set an attendance record, surpassing 4 million and fueling MLB's attendance growth for three consecutive years.
  • The Dodgers have committed $2 billion in payroll since signing Shohei Ohtani in December 2023.