MLB Payrolls 2017: Dodgers, Yankees, Red Sox, Cubs Among Biggest Spenders Before Opening Day

With the 2017 MLB season just days away, the usual suspects remain the biggest spenders in baseball. The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees have the league’s biggest payrolls, while the Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox are not far behind.
Spending the most money, however, doesn’t always translate to success. The Chicago Cubs had the No.5 payroll when they finally won a championship last year, and their World Series opponent was outspent by 21 other teams.