Are the Dodgers Ruining Baseball? Kyle Tucker, Ohtani Money & MLB’s Broken System

Are the Los Angeles Dodgers bad for baseball — or just better than everyone else?In this week’s episode of the Batting Practice Podcast, we break down why the Dodgers continue to dominate Major League Baseball — and why fans across small-market teams are growing increasingly frustrated.We dive into:💰 Shohei Ohtani’s endorsement empire and what it means for MLB economics⚾ Kyle Tucker’s massive contract and why the Dodgers always seem to win free agency📊 The highest-paid athletes of 2025, including Juan Soto, Ohtani, and global superstars🔍 Why MLB’s “small market” problem is bigger than most fans realize🧢 Are teams like the Brewers, Cubs, and Pirates truly at a disadvantage — or is ownership to blame?🏆 Should the Dodgers be heavy World Series favorites again in 2026?From payroll imbalance to farm systems, endorsements, and front-office strategy, this episode tackles the biggest question in baseball right now:Is the MLB broken — or are the Dodgers simply playing the game better than everyone else?🎧 Listen now and let us know in the comments:Are you taking the Dodgers… or the field?Use my Sorare sign-up link for $50 in credit toward building the fantasy team of your dreams!!🧢 https://sorare.pxf.io/batting-practiceMake sure to check out our podcast: 🧢 https://open.spotify.com/show/5d4zze7iN7pLjR9dTtVmkCCheck out our other socials!🧢 Twitter- https://twitter.com/batpracticepod🧢 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/battingpracticepod1~ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@battingpracticepod#mlbpodcast #dodgers #ohtani #kyletucker #mlboffseason