The Los Angeles Dodgers are four wins away from becoming the first repeat World Series champion MLB has seen in 25 years.
That has prompted many to question the fairness and legitimacy of the potential accomplishment due to the Dodgers’ payroll compared to most other teams.
Regardless, there figures to be continued calls for an MLB salary cap as part of a new collective bargaining agreement that will need to be put in place after the 2026 season with or without a Dodgers’ World Series title this year.
Manager Dave Roberts is aware of the criticism the organization receives, but it doesn’t phase him.