Can Money Buy a World Series Win? Dodgers and Blue Jays Put It to the Test
When it comes to baseball’s biggest stage, the 2025 World Series has become as much a battle of talent as it is of wealth. On one side, the Los Angeles Dodgers—armed with MLB’s second-highest payroll. On the other, the Toronto Blue Jays—no slouches themselves, ranking fifth in total spending. The question everyone’s asking right now is simple: can money truly buy a championship?
The Dodgers have been here before, and not long ago either. After winning the title last year, they’re back in familiar territory, hoping to prove that their heavy spending is more than just a headline. Much of that spending, of course, centers around superstar Shohei Ohtani, whose $700 million free-agent contract set a record when it was signed. But Ohtani isn’t even the team’s highest-paid player this season—that honor goes to starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow, who’s pulling in $30 million. Behind him, Ohtani follows at $28.2 million, then comes a deep list of big names: Blake Snell, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Michael Conforto, and more. The Dodgers’ payroll totals a jaw-dropping $321 million this season, a clear signal that Los Angeles is all-in on defending its crown.
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Over in Toronto, the Blue Jays have been spending aggressively, too. They’re working with a $239 million payroll this season, hoping that their financial commitment finally delivers postseason glory. First baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leads the way with a $28.5 million salary, followed closely by veteran outfielder George Springer and a strong rotation featuring Kevin Gausman, Chris Bassitt, and José BerrÃos. Add in Bo Bichette, Max Scherzer, and a handful of reliable arms like Chad Green, and you’ve got a roster that’s as deep as it is expensive.
But here’s the catch—spending doesn’t guarantee rings. If it did, teams like the Mets would be perennial champions. Baseball just doesn’t work that way. Beyond the paychecks, what really defines success are things like player development, chemistry, leadership, and clutch performances when it matters most.
Still, no one can deny the star power lighting up this year’s World Series. Every inning feels like a showdown between baseball royalty—two powerhouse teams built for the spotlight, with millions on the line and legacies at stake.
So as the Dodgers and Blue Jays face off for the title, the story isn’t just about who hits more home runs or who throws the best pitch—it’s about whether the power of the dollar can truly translate into the power of a dynasty.
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