Nerd Notes
The numbers behind the season.
Auto-generated takes from live MLB payroll, attendance, and performance data. Updated as teams play.
Spending01
Dodgers top the league at $416.7M
Dodgers top the league at $416.7M — 5.2× what the Marlins ($79.9M) are spending.
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Efficiency02
Guardians buy wins for $2.60M
Guardians are buying wins at $2.60M each, while Mets are paying $14.7M per W.
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Underdogs03
Marlins: 26 wins on a budget
Marlins have 26 wins on just $79.9M — outperforming teams spending 2× more.
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Disappointments04
Red Sox: $267.4M for 25 wins
Red Sox spent $267.4M for only 25 wins. Money can't buy October.
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Fans05
Dodgers draw 52K fans
Dodgers average 52K fans per game — 4.9× the Athletics's 10K average.
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Ballpark06
Dodger Stadium: $16.00 for a beer
A 16oz beer at Dodger Stadium runs $16.00 — 5.3× what Rockies fans pay ($3.00) at Coors Field.
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Ballpark07
A night at Dodger Stadium: $100.57
A ticket + beer + hot dog at Dodger Stadium runs $100.57 — same money buys 3 full nights at loanDepot park.
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