If you prefer dividends, simply select a "dividend aristocrat" - These are companies that are members of the S&P 500 and they have increased their dividends for at least 25 years. If you want a flashy growth stock, you have to take more risk. Think emerging technology like AI. Combine it with...
I think less in-division could hurt teams like Cardinals that usually enjoy a bunch of games against the Reds and Pirates. On the other hand, it may help a team like the Marlins to not battle the Phillies, Mets, and Braves as much.