Payroll and People: MLB players rate clubs on culture and resources

More than 100 MLB players across 23 teams weighed in on which clubs have good or bad reputations. The poll shows big‑market teams that prioritize player care and resources—the Dodgers, Yankees, Cubs, Blue Jays and Braves—are viewed most favorably, while low‑payroll or under‑resourced clubs (Rockies, Pirates, A’s, White Sox, Angels) are seen as having poorer reputations. A recurring theme: how teams treat players and their families, plus investment in development and facilities, largely shapes these perceptions, with Brewers cited as a standout positive example among small markets.