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As the World Series gets underway, a looming labor battle is just ahead

NPR | By Becky Sullivan
Published October 23, 2026 at 4:36 PM CDT

The World Series begins Friday night as a contentious labor battle looms between MLB owners seeking a salary cap and players who don't want any limits on pay.

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Becky Sullivan is NPR’s sports correspondent.

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