The MLB playoff bracket it officially set with 10 of the best teams in the majors. Find out exactly how much each team spends on their rosters.
10. Oakland A’s
- Owner:Â John. J Fisher
- 2018 Record:Â 97-65
- Team Payroll:Â $80,315,288
- Highest Active Contract:Â Khris Davis, OF, $10,500,000
9. Milwaukee Brewers
- Owner:Â Mark Attanasio
- 2018 Record:Â 96-67
- Team Payroll: $108,928,016
- Highest Active Contract:Â Ryan Braun, OF, $20,000,000
8. Atlanta Braves
- Owner:Â Liberty Media Corporation
- 2018 Record:Â 90-72
- Team Payroll:Â $130,511,495
- Highest Active Contract: Freddie Freeman, 1B, $21,359,375
7. Cleveland Indians
- Owners: Larry Dolan, Matt Dolan, Paul Dolan
- 2018 Record:Â 91-71
- Team Payroll:Â $142,804,703
- Highest Active Contract: Edwin Encarnacion, DH, $18,666,666
6. Colorado Rockies
- Owners:Â Charles K. Monfort, Richard L. Monfort
- 2018 Record:Â 91-72
- Team Payroll:Â $143,968,544
- Highest Active Contract:Â Ian Desmond, 1B, $22,000,000
5. Houston Astros
- Owner:Â Jim Crane
- 2018 Record:Â 103-59
- Team Payroll:Â $163,524,216
- Highest Active Contract:Â Justin Verlander, SP, $20,000,000
4. New York Yankees
- Owner: George Steinbrenner
- 2018 Record:Â 100-62
- Team Payroll:Â $179,598,151
- Highest Active Contract: Giancarlo Stanton, OF, $25,000,000
3. Chicago Cubs
- Owners: Thomas S. Ricketts, Laura Ricketts, Pete Ricketts, Todd Ricketts, Joe Ricketts
- 2018 Record:Â 95-68
- Team Payroll:Â $194,347,833
- Highest Active Contract: Jason Heyward, OF, $28,166,667
2. Los Angeles Dodgers
- Owner: Guggenheim Baseball Management
- 2018 Record: 92-71
- Team Payroll:Â $199,582,045
- Highest Active Contract: Clayton Kershaw, SP, $35,571,428
1. Boston Red Sox
- Owner: John W. Henry & Company
- 2018 Record: 108-54
- Team Payroll:Â $228,398,860
- Highest Active Contract: David Price, SP, $30,000,000
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