The Dodgers must lose for labor peace

Adam Morris argues that the Los Angeles Dodgers must lose in the 2026 postseason to prevent team owners from aggressively pursuing a salary cap. With the current Collective Bargaining Agreement expiring in December and a lockout looming, Morris contends that a third consecutive World Series title for the big-spending Dodgers would fuel ownership's narrative that competitive balance is broken.

Morris notes that the Dodgers have acquired major stars including Freddie Freeman, Blake Snell, Kyle Tucker, and Tarik Skubal. The writer warns that another championship would give Major League Baseball leverage to push for a cap, potentially risking regular-season games or labor peace ahead of the 2027 season.