The Los Angeles Dodgers have set a new record, incurring a $103 million penalty under Major League Baseball's luxury tax, surpassing nine other teams. The New York Mets follow closely with a tax bill of $97.1 million, bringing their total to nearly $229 million under owner Steve Cohen.

This marks the Dodgers' fourth consecutive year of paying luxury tax, with their total payroll reaching $353 million. Other teams, including the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies, also contributed to the record total tax of $311.3 million this year.