# UNFAIR FIGHT: The Los Angeles Dodgers OUTSPEND A's, Other "Small Markets" – Why Others Let It Happen

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Podcast: [Locked On A's - Daily Podcast On The Athletics](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-a-s-daily-podcast-on-the-athletics-1052957)
Published: 2026-08-03T14:37:28+00:00
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Highlighting how the Dodgers blend elite player development with deep pockets—while small-market teams like the A’s and Rays hesitate to take risks or invest in talent like Tarik Skubal.

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