The Los Angeles Dodgers have been the center of attention ever since they captured their second consecutive World Series title, and now, thanks to their blockbuster signings, they continue to reinforce the idea that they are “ruining baseball.” Meanwhile, the Dodgers are already setting their sights on a three-peat and have received public support from MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred.
Manfred’s stance on the Dodgers
It is precisely the Dodgers who have contributed to the economic growth of baseball amid increasing calls to impose a salary cap in MLB, but in the eyes of the commissioner, there are several aspects of the organization that deserve recognition.
Manfred made those comments during an appearance on WFAN Sports Radio, where he took time to praise the Los Angeles Dodgers organization for both its on-field success and its ability to generate revenue, all while operating fully within the framework of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
“I admire what the Dodger organization has done on both sides of the house. They’ve done a phenomenal job on the revenue side and they’ve made great baseball decisions. And, you know, getting those two together is harder than you think. And everything they’ve done, completely within the rules.”
Frustration has grown among other MLB teams during this offseason, though it is clear that baseball fans want to see the Dodgers. Evidence of that came in Game 7 of the 2025 World Series, which drew 27.3 million viewers on Fox, making it the most-watched World Series game since 2017.
Additionally, the Dodgers set a historic attendance record by surpassing 4 million fans for the first time, while Major League Baseball (MLB) as a whole exceeded 71 million total attendees in 2025. This milestone marked the third consecutive year of growth-a streak not seen since the 2005-2007 period.
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