Dodgers hit with record $43.7-million luxury tax penalty

Baseball's most expensive team just got more expensive.

The Los Angeles Dodgers were slapped with a record $43.7-million penalty for going over Major League Baseball's Competitive Balance Tax, after finishing the season with a $298.3-million payroll, according to Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY Sports.

Fifteen Dodgers players were paid at least $5 million last season, with four making at least $21 million. Clayton Kershaw was the top earner, bringing in $32.5 million.

Three other teams were charged for surpassing the $189-million limit. The New York Yankees were taxed $26 million, the Boston Red Sox owe $1.87 million, and the San Francisco Giants will pay $1.33 million.

None of the four teams who were charged for surpassing the luxury tax won a postseason series.