Overview

• The Dodgers lead the 12-team field with a $346.9 million 40-man payroll, while the Guardians sit lowest at $99.6 million, per Cot’s Contracts.
• Cleveland posted the best cost per regular-season win at $1.13 million, with Milwaukee next at $1.19 million, compared with Los Angeles at $3.73 million per win.
• The bracket features one club above $300 million, six above $200 million, four above $100 million, and only Cleveland below $100 million in payroll.
• Division titles went to the Dodgers, Blue Jays, Mariners, Phillies, Brewers, and Guardians, with first-round byes to Toronto, Seattle, Philadelphia, and Milwaukee.
• Wild Card Series matchups are Tigers–Guardians, Red Sox–Yankees, Reds–Dodgers, and Padres–Cubs, with all games televised on ESPN or ABC.