The World Series gave us a thriller — and a reminder of what we’ll be missing

This October, more than most, we could use a long, classic World Series.

By Dan Martin · NY Post

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 11:56 AM

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Dan Martin argues a thrilling World Series is crucial because an impending owners' lockout threatens baseball's immediate future.
The Milwaukee Brewers led the Tampa Bay Rays during extra innings in Game 4 of the World Series.
Major League Baseball's collective bargaining agreement is scheduled to expire on December 1.

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Dan Martin of the New York Post argues that fans need a prolonged World Series because a prolonged baseball shutdown looms. He highlights how the Milwaukee Brewers took the lead over the Tampa Bay Rays in extra innings during Game 4, offering dramatic action on the field before labor strife potentially takes over.

According to Martin, an owners' lockout is almost a certainty once the current collective bargaining agreement expires on December 1. While some offseason roster moves are expected throughout the month, Martin warns that baseball could disappear for a considerable time once the labor dispute begins.

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