# Mets Payroll vs Performance | Sports News

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Podcast: [Sports News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sports-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7830684)
Published: 2026-07-18T10:48:11+00:00
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## Resource

The Mets are pouring over $376 million into their payroll—more than the combined budgets of the Marlins and Nationals—and yet they’re struggling to win, leaving fans and analysts furious. With a $150 million gap between their spending and those teams, the question isn’t just about money—it’s about why this investment isn’t translating into results. Time is running out to turn things around before it’s too late. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fdf90f429ac9ba87

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