There are probably 8 - 10 teams whose fanbases can legitimately complain about not spending like the Dodgers, Yankees, Mets etc. Off the top of my head those would be Cubs, Red Sox, Braves, Rangers, Astros, Giants, Phillies, Blue Jays, Angels, and maybe Padres. The Padres went for it in 2023 and had the third-highest payroll. They ended up 82 - 80 and missed the playoffs. They were 15th last year and made the playoffs so we will see if they ever go on a spending binge again.