The Los Angeles Dodgers will pay a record $169.4 million luxury tax after winning their second consecutive World Series, bringing their two-year total to $272.4 million. The New York Mets follow with a $91.6 million tax bill despite not making the playoffs, totaling $320.3 million over four years. Other teams include the Yankees at $61.8 million and Philadelphia at $56.1 million, contributing to a combined tax total of $402.6 million, which exceeds last year’s record. Tax payments are due to MLB by January 21.
