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
Marlins buy wins for $1.54M
Marlins are buying wins at $1.54M each, while Mets are paying $9.6M per W.
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Underdogs03
Marlins: 52 wins on a budget
Marlins have 52 wins on just $79.9M — outperforming teams spending 2× more.
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Disappointments04
Mets: $382.0M for 40 wins
Mets spent $382.0M for only 40 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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