THE POSTSEASON WINDFALL: A NEAR-RECORD PAYOUT
LOS ANGELES, CA—The “Billion Dollar Dodgers” just got a little richer. Major League Baseball officially announced the 2025 postseason player shares on Thursday, December 18, 2025, revealing that each member of the World Series-winning Los Angeles Dodgers will receive a full share worth $484,748.
While stars like Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts are accustomed to astronomical figures, this nearly half-million-dollar bonus represents a “life-changing” check for the team’s younger contributors and support staff. The payout is a direct result of a $46.1 million team pool, generated from a portion of the gate receipts during the most profitable postseason games.
BY THE NUMBERS: THE 2025 POSTSEASON POOL
The Dodgers’ clubhouse voted to distribute the funds into 82 full shares, 12.5 partial shares, and $340,000 in separate cash awards.
| Team | 2025 Finish | Full Share Amount | Total Team Pool |
| L.A. Dodgers | World Series Champions | $484,748 | $46.1 Million |
| Toronto Blue Jays | AL Champions | $354,118 | $30.8 Million |
| Milwaukee Brewers | NLCS Runner-Up | $168,853 | $15.4 Million |
| Seattle Mariners | ALCS Runner-Up | $182,376 | $15.4 Million |
| Chicago Cubs | NLDS Participant | $48,741 | ~$4.2 Million |
Note: The total 2025 MLB postseason pool reached $128.2 million, slightly down from the all-time record of $129.1 million set in 2024.
THE IMPACT: FROM ROOKIES TO “CLUBBIES”
The beauty of the MLB postseason share lies in the clubhouse vote. Before the playoffs began, the players met to decide who was eligible for a “full share.”
- The Minimum Wage Context: For a player like Landon Knack or other young contributors earning the 2025 league minimum of $760,000, this bonus represents a 64% salary increase in a single day.
- The “Clubbie” Tradition: It is a long-standing tradition for veterans to vote partial shares or cash awards to the home and visiting clubhouse attendants, trainers, and equipment managers. In 2025, the Dodgers allocated over $340,000 specifically for these “behind-the-scenes” heroes.
- The High-End Comparison: While $485k is roughly 0.07% of Shohei Ohtani’s $700M contract, it’s significantly higher than the $338,000 bonus earned by the Kansas City Chiefs for winning the 2024 Super Bowl.
THE VERDICT: PRIDE MEETS THE POCKETBOOK
The Dodgers’ second consecutive title wasn’t just a victory for the history books; it was a massive financial success for the 82 individuals who earned a full share. As the players head into the holidays, those extra-inning heroics in Game 7 against the Blue Jays have officially translated into one of the most lucrative “overtime” checks in sports history.
