All of it can be traced back to some scheming by former owner Frank McCourt, which has allowed Walter's Dodgers to thrive since 2012. Dodgers might have to worry about TV revenue beyond a potential 2026-27 lockoutThe LA Times' Bill Shaikin broke down the issue, but it's still a lot to digest. Selig had already rejected a $3 billion local TV deal between the Dodgers and FOX Sports. The Dodgers have had a leg up to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars since 2013. The Dodgers need to navigate a potential lockout first.