With declining ratings the TV money has got to be declining.
I think player salaries are probably as high as they’ve ever been. Some big stars making the tens of millions a year. I have not kept up with the latest but I recall hearing a few years ago the average player made 4 million a year.
They can only raise ticket prices so much to cover all of these expenses. And the TV money has got to be declining if ratings decline.
Pretty close to $5 million average in 2024. But everyday starting position players are closer to $10 million average. Teams resist beyond that for ‘average’ players (average in MLB is a very high mark). MLB minimum this year is $740k.
Minor leaguers are now much better paid than they used to be. $60k+ minimum.