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OWNERS VS. PLAYERS: CAP SHOWDOWN SPARKS MLB'S UGLY LOCKOUT TALK
MLB enjoys soaring popularity with stars like Ohtani & Judge, but a 2026 lockout looms. Owners push for a salary cap, a move players fiercely resist, threatening the game's current momentum.
MLB's Cap Conflict Puts Fans on Edge Again
Right now, Major League Baseball appears to be having a fantastic game. If something happened to ruin the mood, that would be unfortunate.
The stars shine brightly on their own. Like no one else in MLB history, Shohei Ohtani never stops performing his two-way dance. The most potent offensive player since Barry Bonds was still Aaron Judge. The best season for a catcher since Johnny Bench was had by Cal Raleigh. During the World Series, Yoshinobu Yamamoto performed an unusual double duty. Everyone was reminded by Vladimir Guerrero Jr. that MLB is a generational phenomenon.
Although not everyone was rooting for the Los Angeles Dodgers to win, the World Series was an unquestionable international triumph, with large segments of Canada and Japan watching to make it one of the most-watched Series in decades.
Catch that baseball fever, right? So, how can a fever be treated? Veteran fans have suggested that the best remedy is to starve it. It seems that behind the scenes, MLB is facing pressure to initiate a work stoppage after the 2026 season. Commissioner Rob Manfred has been trying to persuade the staff about the advantages of a pay cap, as the current agreement between owners and players is set to expire next year. He claims they are great, just like the caps in the NFL, NBA, NHL, and potentially in his own home. You may recall the incident earlier this year when Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper requested Manfred to leave the clubhouse after hearing his proposal. Harper's comment, which helped ease the tension: Why not just adjust the owner's revenue sharing? Good question, Bryce!
Despite the clash between Manfred and Harper, owners are reportedly still gearing up for a lockout. Younger fans might not recall the 1994–95 strike since it was so long ago, but the cancellation of the World Series alienated enough fans that some still use it as a reason to dislike baseball. They are justified in their feelings. For numerous fans, the thought of a complete season being cut short would be catastrophic.
The owners' campaign for an MLB salary cap is expected to serve as the backdrop for all stories from this point on. The two sides are reportedly now discussing, and the dispute will not come to a climax until after the next World Series. The atmosphere is expected to be ruined, if not worse, by the time the players return for Spring Training and definitely by the All-Star break due to an overwhelming sense of dread.
The owners have not actually provided much evidence, let alone proof, that a pay ceiling will address the competitive balance and savings account balance issues they assert, as Harper hinted. Some people are alarmed by the Dodgers' second consecutive World Series victory, but they soon realise that no one has done it in 32 years. The Kansas City Royals were the most recent Small Fish to take home the Big Trophy in 2015. Additionally, the Royals spent more than all but 23 teams that season. Now, what is preventing them? Just their own thrift.
With 16 championships since 2000, MLB has more competitive balance than any other sport. For the Pittsburgh Pirates to be more competitive in the future, a number of ownership-related issues need to be resolved. It would be a terrific idea for owner Bob Nutting to spend revenue-sharing funds on payroll.
There is no justification for holding the players accountable for poor management or assuming that salary caps will make things better for the Bucs and their supporters.
FUTURE LOCKED UP: HARRY GRANT CONFIRMS NRL CONTRACT! STAYS WITH THE CLUB
Melbourne Storm re-sign star captain & dummy half Harry Grant until the end of 2028. The key re-signing secures the club's leadership and on-field direction long-term.
Harry Grant Confirms Next NRL Deal
Star dummy half Harry Grant has extended his contract with the Melbourne Storm, keeping him with the team at least until the end of the 2028 season.
Despite having the option to negotiate with other clubs starting November 1, Grant recently expressed his desire to remain with the Storm.
His two-year extension means he will not be playing for the Perth Bears in 2027 or the PNG-based team when they enter the competition in 2028.
After the departures of Ryan Papenhuyzen, Nelson Asofa-Solomona, and Jonah Pezet during the off-season, Grant, who became Melbourne's captain in 2024, led the team back to the grand final this year, where they were defeated by the Brisbane Broncos.
“Knowing my future with the club is secure until 2028 is an incredible feeling. It’s a true honour to captain the team while wearing the purple jersey in front of our members and fans each week,” Grant stated.
“Being part of the Storm and surrounded by amazing individuals enhances my performance, both on and off the pitch. This organisation has always been founded on remarkable people.”
“We have an exceptional group of players, coaches, and staff, along with a strong leadership team dedicated to elevating our Club in 2026.”
After spending a year on loan with the Tigers, Grant made his debut for the Storm in 2018 and has participated in 105 matches. He has also played in 14 State of Origins and 14 Tests.
Storm CEO Justin Rodski commented, “Harry is not only among the top players in the NRL, but he is also an outstanding leader and a significant supporter of Melbourne Storm.”
“Harry's dedication to the Club through 2028 provides a significant boost for our playing group, our organisation overall, and our passionate members and fans.”
“He is the ideal individual to drive our Club forward because of his relentless pursuit of improvement, his example for our younger players, and his guidance in leading Storm towards enduring success.”
“We are excited that Harry will continue in purple until at least 2028.”
JAZZ SLAPPED WITH LABEL AFTER LEBRON JAMES'S RETURN
Following a loss to LeBron James' Lakers, a Jazz beat writer questioned if Utah is "really trying to win," citing questionable roster construction and rotation choices that prioritise development over victories.
LeBron's Return Confirms Jazz "Not Trying To Win
For Utah, LeBron James' eagerly anticipated return to the Los Angeles Lakers was accompanied by a vicious side plot.
Beat writer Andy Larsen of the Salt Lake Tribune stated that the Utah Jazz are "not really trying to win" at the moment after the Lakers defeated them 140-126 in James' record-breaking 23rd NBA season opener. Larsen pointed directly to the way the Jazz are assembling and utilising their lineup.
Luka Doncic finished with 37 points and 10 assists, while James finished with 11 points and 12 assists in 30 minutes as the Lakers won for the third time in a row, improving their record to 11-4.
Utah has lost five of its previous seven games and is currently 5-9 and bottom of the Northwest Division after giving up a 21-5 surge in the third quarter.
Andy Larsen wonders if the Jazz are actually attempting to win on X. Larsen described Utah's scenario as "strange" and contended that the Jazz would "attempt to get real NBA-calibre centres" and regularly play their best players if they were genuinely aiming for wins. Rather, he presented it as a team that was more concerned with giving players the impression that they were striving to win than with really increasing victories.
The Jazz are in such an odd predicament. They would aim to get true NBA-calibre centres and rotate their best players if they truly wanted to win.
However, they are only attempting to give their players the impression that they are trying to win, not actually trying to win.
In a follow-up post, Larsen listed several decisions that, in his opinion, do not align with pure win-now basketball: Svi Mykhailiuk starting while young forwards Taylor Hendricks and guard Walter Clayton Jr. were DNP-CDs, rookie wing Cody Williams getting 18 minutes, and Jusuf Nurkić's defensive errors and turnovers feeding a significant Lakers run.
Thus, you get things like Nurkic's lack of defence and TOs driving the Lakers to a 20-point run, Cody Williams' 18 minutes, Svi Mykhailiuk's start, and Hendricks and Clayton's DNP-CDs. Everything that would make sense separately but not together, because of the ridiculous incentives.
On their own, those choices can be justified as experimentation or development. Larsen described them collectively as the result of "goofy incentives" for a rebuilding squad attempting to balance long-term upside with competition.
The situation at Utah's centre is already challenging. The Jazz changed course by starting Nurkic, who is anticipated to have a long-term starting position, as Walker Kessler is out for the season due to shoulder surgery.
Nurkic's errors against the Lakers were brought to attention by LeBron's first game back, a night that became a national talking point and made every Jazz action appear more deliberate. The idea that Utah is more concerned with evaluation than the standings is strengthened when that is combined with a rookie like Williams playing a lot of minutes and lottery talent Hendricks getting no floor time.
The Jazz are still heavily dependent on their players, though. Keyonte George scored 33 points in the defeat, matching his season high, and Lauri Markkanen scored 31 points, demonstrating that Utah is not completely discarding its best prospects despite criticism from the media and supporters.
The Implications for Utah. This is what a "competitive rebuild" looks like in real time, and Larsen's posts following LeBron's Return Game essentially state the silent part out loud. The rotation and roster balance indicate that the front staff is still putting development, flexibility, and future draft position ahead of securing every regular-season victory, even though the Jazz are capable of hanging 71 points on the Lakers in the first half.
On a night when LeBron makes history and the Lakers' new super-duo of James and Doncic appears set, that is a difficult sell for fans, and Utah leaves with more doubts about its long-term strategy. Before facing the Lakers once more in Salt Lake City, the Jazz will host the Oklahoma City Thunder. This will provide everyone with a brief follow-up to see whether the rotation changes or if Larsen's "not really trying to win" read turns into the season's pivotal narrative.
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