Rob Manfred Admires How Dodgers Organization Conducts Itself

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ signing of Kyle Tucker to a record four-year, $240 million contract has added a whole bunch of fuel to the salary cap debate.

The Dodgers have seemingly pushed multiple MLB team owners to the brink, with some calling for a salary cap in the next collective bargaining agreement (CBA) to curb aggressive spending. The league is rumored to be even more motivated to push for a salary cap in the wake of the Dodgers signing Tucker.

L.A.’s proficiency on the business side of things has created a significant competitive advantage that has enabled their lavish spending.

But what makes the Dodgers especially deadly is their continued attention to detail in all aspects of running a successful organization. Their talent development and identification was on full display in the World Series, with Edgardo Henriquez and Will Klein providing invaluable innings in Game 3 against the Toronto Blue Jays.

They also have the top farm system in the league heading into 2026, according to a poll of MLB executives.

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred recognized the outstanding job done by the Dodgers organization, according to his appearance on WFAN Sports Radio:

“I admire what the Dodger organization has done on both sides of the house. They’ve done a phenomenal job on the revenue side, and they’ve made great baseball decisions. And, you know, getting those two together is harder than you think. And everything they’ve done (has been) completely within the rules.”

Manfred had previously mentioned this talking point prior to the start of the 2025 season. Fans and some other owners have complained that the Dodgers are ruining baseball and some have even gone on to incorrectly claim L.A. must be breaking the rules or getting special treatment.

But Manfred pushed back on those ideas, touting the Dodgers as a model organization.

Rob Manfred reiterates plan to retire after contract expires

Manfred has had a controversial time as the commissioner of Major League Baseball since taking over for Bud Selig in January 2015, but the game has also grown considerably under him. TV ratings, viewership, attendance and profit have reached all-time highs during his tenure.

However, his time as the commissioner of baseball is nearing its end, and he reiterated his plans to retire following his current contract.