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It is essential to acknowledge the disparity that exists between the Dodgers and smaller-market teams. With the Guggenheim Partners’ substantial backing, the Dodgers enjoy an advantage that many franchises cannot match. However, the presence of a luxury tax, which serves as a regulatory measure, helps to level the playing field, albeit not entirely. The debate around salary caps raises critical questions about how to manage competitive balance within Major League Baseball effectively.