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World Series set to start as potential MLB lockout or strike looms for next season

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As Major League Baseball (MLB) prepares for the start of the 2026 World Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays, a looming labor dispute threatens potential disruptions for the upcoming season. Owners are pushing for a salary cap to help teams compete more consistently, but players argue that such measures would allow management to take a greater share of revenue. The lockout is set to begin on December 2, which could result in canceled games during the 2027 season. This year's World Series features two low-spending teams, with Milwaukee ranked 19th and Tampa Bay 25th in payroll as of August 31, marking the first time since 1991 that both teams have been among the league’s bottom half in terms of spending.

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