Milwaukee Brewers set up World Series with low-budget rival
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 22:32 · Archive
Milwaukee defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers to reach the World Series against either Cleveland or Tampa Bay, the first time two low-spending teams have met for the title since 1991.
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series on Thursday, setting up a World Series against either Cleveland or Tampa Bay beginning 23 October. This will be the first time since 1991 that two teams with payrolls in the bottom half of Major League Baseball will meet for the title.
As of 31 August, Milwaukee had the 19th-highest payroll, while Tampa Bay was 25th and Cleveland 30th. By comparison, the Dodgers, New York Mets and New York Yankees, all eliminated from the playoffs, each have payrolls higher than the Brewers', Guardians' and Rays' rosters combined.
The low-budget matchup comes as team owners argue for a salary cap to promote competitive balance. Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred stated at the All-Star Game in July that there is 'a very strong relationship between who gets into the playoffs and who proceeds' over a long period, despite exceptions like this season. The World Series will conclude six weeks before a likely management lockout that threatens the 2027 season as owners and players dispute the sport's lack of a salary cap.
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- Two of MLB's smallest spenders will meet in the World Series for first time since 1991For the first time since 1991, two teams with bottom-half payrolls will meet in the World Series.News4Jax · 16 Oct, 22:00
- Two of MLB's smallest spenders will meet in the World Series for first time since 1991For the first time since 1991, two teams with bottom-half payrolls will meet in the World Series.Clickorlando · 16 Oct, 22:00
In this story: Milwaukee Brewers · Los Angeles Dodgers · Cleveland Guardians · Tampa Bay Rays · Rob Manfred · New York Mets · New York Yankees
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