After the Dodgers' World Series win, what's next for Major League Baseball?

"The $500 million Los Angeles Dodgers' thrilling World Series win over the Toronto Blue Jays attracted record international attention for Major League Baseball, affirmed LA's status as the sport's best team and drew more attention to baseball's payroll disparity heading into what is likely to be contentious labor negotiations. Los Angeles' 5-4, 11-inning win over Toronto in Game 7 on Saturday night capped a postseason with seven winner-take-all games, two more than any previous year."

"Shohei Ohtani is building a case as the sport's best player ever with his unprecedented two-way performances, captivating audiences outside the U.S. unlike any previous player."It just absolutely been the greatest benefit to the game that you can imagine throughout the year," baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred. Toronto's success this year sparked interest throughout Canada, which gave the Blue Jays nationwide support. Aaron Judge, Bobby Witt Jr., Paul Skenes and Cal Raleigh already have committed to play for the United States in next year's World Baseball Classic, which is gaining increased interest with each addition. And MLB is negotiating to send big league players to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics during an extended All-Star break."Players are interested in playing, whether it's for the Team USA or any number of other teams around the world," union head Tony Clark said."

"Minutes after the Dodgers became the first repeat champion since the 1998-2000 New York Yankees, Dodgers star Freddie Freeman said matching that pinstriped power was the next goal."The Yankees are three-time back-to-back," he said, "so we get to use that same narrative next year."Those Yankees are among just four instances of teams winning three or more consecutive championships alongside five by the 1949-53 Yankees, four by the 1936-39 Yankees and three by the 1972-74 Oakland Athletics."

The Los Angeles Dodgers won Game 7 of the World Series 5-4 in 11 innings, completing a postseason that featured seven winner-take-all games. The victory generated record international attention for Major League Baseball and reinforced Los Angeles' status as the sport's premier team. Shohei Ohtani's unprecedented two-way performances captivated audiences outside the United States and strengthened his case as the game's best player ever. Toronto's run galvanized nationwide support across Canada. Growing focus on baseball's payroll disparity has heightened ahead of likely contentious labor negotiations, while interest in international events such as the World Baseball Classic and 2028 Olympics is increasing.

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