Rob Manfred calls small-market World Series good for MLB but calls for salary cap
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Last updated Oct 24, 2026
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred commented on the implications of a small-market World Series featuring the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers. While he noted that such a matchup is beneficial for the game's image, he emphasized the necessity of a salary cap for ensuring that small-market teams can compete on a consistent basis. This statement came on October 24, 2026, amid discussions surrounding financial equity in Major League Baseball.
- •Rob Manfred addressed the importance of a Rays-Brewers World Series.
- •He stated that small-market teams struggle without a salary cap.
- •Comments made during a public address on October 24, 2026.
- 1:34 AMESPN — Manfred: Small-market World Series good for game, but cap still needed
"MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said a Rays-Brewers World Series is good for the game but stressed that small markets can't compete on a regular basis without a cap.
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