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SnakePit Post-season GDT, #18

Rob Manfred’s worst nightmare has come true. Tonight sees the start of a World Series which sees two teams from the bottom half of the payroll rankings face off. This comes in advance of fractious CBA negotiations, where the suggestion…

By Jim McLennan · AZ Snake Pit

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 12:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Jim McLennan introduces the Game Day Thread for the World Series matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers.
McLennan describes the series featuring two bottom-half payroll franchises as a potential ratings challenge for Major League Baseball.
The writer highlights upcoming Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations and potential labor issues as context surrounding the series.

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Jim McLennan previews Game 1 of the World Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Milwaukee Brewers. The writer notes that both franchises feature payrolls in the bottom half of MLB rankings and are competing to win their first-ever World Series title.

McLennan argues the matchup could struggle in television ratings and complicate upcoming Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations regarding competitive balance and salary cap debates. He also notes that potential labor strife and an impending lockout could lead to an extended baseball stoppage following the series.

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SnakePit Post-season GDT, #18

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