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The Early ROI Problem Behind MLB’s Biggest Contracts in 2026

Several MLB clubs, including the Mets and Blue Jays, are facing early 2026 scrutiny after "going all-in" with massive, decade-long contracts that have yet to yield expected returns.

Doug Whiteside5/8/2026

SUN, MAY 10·12:15 PM EDT

loanDepot park

Washington NationalsL1

Miami MarlinsW1

	ML	RL
WSH	+116	+1.5 -194
MIA	-134	-1.5 +160

SUN, MAY 10·1:35 PM EDT

Oriole Park at Camden Yards

AthleticsW3

Baltimore OriolesL3

	ML	RL
ATH	-108	-1.5 +142
BAL	-108	+1.5 -172

SUN, MAY 10·1:35 PM EDT

Citizens Bank Park

Colorado RockiesL1

Philadelphia PhilliesW1

	ML	RL
COL	+250	+1.5 +115
PHI	-310	-1.5 -138

SUN, MAY 10·1:35 PM EDT

Fenway Park

Tampa Bay RaysL1

Boston Red SoxW1

	ML	RL
TB	+110	+1.5 -196
BOS	-130	-1.5 +162

SUN, MAY 10·1:37 PM EDT

Rogers Centre

Los Angeles AngelsL2

Toronto Blue JaysW2

	ML	RL
LAA	-116	-1.5 +142
TOR	-102	+1.5 -172

SUN, MAY 10·1:40 PM EDT

Great American Ball Park

Houston AstrosL1

Cincinnati RedsW1

	ML	RL
HOU	+104	+1.5 -188
CIN	-122	-1.5 +155

SUN, MAY 10·1:40 PM EDT

Progressive Field

Minnesota TwinsW1

Cleveland GuardiansL1

	ML	RL
MIN	+124	+1.5 -178
CLE	-146	-1.5 +146

SUN, MAY 10·2:10 PM EDT

American Family Field

New York YankeesL2

Milwaukee BrewersW3

	ML	RL
NYY	-122	-1.5 +138
MIL	+104	+1.5 -166

SUN, MAY 10·2:10 PM EDT

Rate Field

Seattle MarinersL1

Chicago White SoxW1

	ML	RL
SEA	-126	-1.5 +136
CHW	+108	+1.5 -164

SUN, MAY 10·2:35 PM EDT

Globe Life Field

Chicago CubsL1

Texas RangersW1

	ML	RL
CHC	+110	+1.5 -194
TEX	-130	-1.5 +160

SUN, MAY 10·4:05 PM EDT

Oracle Park

Pittsburgh PiratesW1

San Francisco GiantsL1

	ML	RL
PIT	-104	-1.5 +158
SF	-112	+1.5 -192

SUN, MAY 10·4:10 PM EDT

Dodger Stadium

Atlanta BravesW1

Los Angeles DodgersL1

	ML	RL
ATL	+110	+1.5 -188
LAD	-130	-1.5 +155

SUN, MAY 10·4:10 PM EDT

Chase Field

New York MetsL1

Arizona DiamondbacksW1

	ML	RL
NYM	-104	-1.5 +158
ARI	-112	+1.5 -192

SUN, MAY 10·4:10 PM EDT

Petco Park

St. Louis CardinalsL1

San Diego PadresW1

	ML	RL
STL	+116	+1.5 -184
SD	-136	-1.5 +152

SUN, MAY 10·7:20 PM EDT

Kauffman Stadium

Detroit TigersL5

Kansas City RoyalsW2

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