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Brewers eliminate Dodgers, raise salary cap discussions in MLB

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 3:48 AM

Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Brewers eliminate Dodgers, raise salary cap discussions in MLB

Summary

The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers, impacting discussions surrounding the MLB salary cap ahead of the offseason. Although the Brewers are a smaller market team, pundits debate whether this result will influence CBA negotiations with the MLBPA. The Diamondbacks parted ways with Brian Kaplan as they look to revamp their pitching development strategy, while Joe Mather remains with the team. The outcome adds to ongoing debates around playoff seeding and market inequalities in Major League Baseball.

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By the Numbers

•Brewers eliminate Dodgers in a significant playoff matchup
•Debate grows over salary cap impact on CBA negotiations
•Diamondbacks fire Brian Kaplan, retain Joe Mather
•Discussion continues on playoff seeding and market fairness

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3:48 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers gone, Brian Kaplan Fired, Banana Ball and more!

What they're saying

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The Brewers defeated the Dodgers and upended the narrative supporting the salary cap going into the offseason. Will this actually impact CBA negotiations? James Attwood: I don’t really see how. Sure, the Brewers are a smaller market than the Dodgers. They have a much smaller payroll. But, if anything, the Brewers advancing is only going […]
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