Dodgers Face Record $103M Luxury Tax After 2024 World Series Win

Nine MLB teams surpassed the $237M luxury tax threshold in 2024, leading to a record $311.3M in combined penalties.

The Los Angeles Dodgers led all MLB teams with a $103 million luxury tax penalty after finishing the season with a $353 million payroll.
A record nine teams exceeded the league's $237 million luxury tax threshold, with total penalties surpassing $311 million, a new MLB high.
The New York Mets and New York Yankees followed the Dodgers with penalties of $97.1 million and $62.5 million, respectively, reflecting their high payrolls.
Teams exceeding the tax threshold for three consecutive years, including the Dodgers, Mets, Yankees, and Phillies, faced a 50% base tax rate, with additional surcharges for higher overages.
Luxury tax revenues are allocated to player benefits, retirement funds, and revenue-sharing among MLB clubs.