The Los Angeles Dodgers cemented their place in baseball history on Saturday night, defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 to win their second straight World Series title. It marked the first time in 25 years that a team has gone back-to-back. This was the Dodgers’ fifth trip to the Fall Classic since 2017, which shows how dominant they have been in baseball in the last decade.

But for many MLB fans, that dominance comes with a question mark. They point to the Dodgers’ $1.4 billion roster, which is stacked with stars on deferred contracts —a financial loophole that the team has utilized more effectively than anyone. This helps them stay under the luxury tax while still fielding one of the most talented teams in baseball.

However, veteran MLB reporter Ken Rosenthal defended the Dodgers

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