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Stephen A. Smith convinced MLB salary cap is imminent even after Dodgers lost NLCS to Brewers

Miguel La Torre, ClutchPoints

Sat, October 17, 2026 at 5:33 AM UTC·

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The Milwaukee Brewers deserve more credit for their dominance in the NLCS, and former player and current MLB Network analyst Mark DeRosa made that point loud and clear. Speaking on the Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday, DeRosa pushed back against the tendency to focus on the Los Angeles Dodgers’ NLCS struggles rather than Milwaukee’s success. “I know […] The post Mark DeRosa says exactly what needs to be said about Brewers-Dodgers NLCS appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Are the 2026 MLB Playoffs Proving That the League Doesn't Need a Salary Cap?

The 2026 MLB Playoffs have been anything but predictable, as the Milwaukee Brewers await the winner of the American League Championship Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians. The combined payrolls of those three teams total $316 million, less than the payroll of either the Los Angeles Dodgers or New York Yankees. Both […] The post Are the 2026 MLB Playoffs Proving That the League Doesn't Need a Salary Cap? appeared first on Stadium Rant.

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The Milwaukee Brewers shocked the MLB world by sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series. Milwaukee winning the series in competitive fashion wouldn’t have been all that surprising, but getting the job done in only four games was impressive to say the least. Former MLB star pitcher John Smoltz, who was one of the […] The post John Smoltz says quiet part out loud about Brewers embarrassing Dodgers in NLCS appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Milwaukee Brewers four game victory over Los Angeles in the NLCS delivered one of the postseason’s biggest surprises. The Brewers had the talent to challenge the Dodgers, but eliminating the defending champions without dropping a game made their achievement even more striking. John Smoltz, a former big league pitcher who covered the matchup from [...]

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The Milwaukee Brewers were never just going to be defined by their accomplishments. When the smallest media market in MLB topples the two-time reigning champions to reach their first world Series in 44 years, the narrative will invariably transcend the action on the field. Pat Murphy’s ballclub overcame a bottom-half payroll and swept the mighty […] The post Even Nick Saban is giving Brewers a shoutout after sweeping Dodgers in NLCS appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Brewers Manager Pat Murphy Takes Shot at Dodgers After Win

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy took a shot at the Los Angeles Dodgers after they swept them in the National League Championship Series.In what was an upset, the Brewers defeated the Dodgers 6-4 in Game 4 on Thursday night at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles to sweep the best-of-seven series 4-0.The Brewers now await the […] The post Brewers Manager Pat Murphy Takes Shot at Dodgers After Win appeared first on HEAVY.

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The Milwaukee Brewers came into their 2026 NLCS tilt against the Los Angeles Dodgers with only one thing in their mind: getting revenge. After all, the Dodgers swept them on their way to winning a second-consecutive World Series title last year. One thing’s for sure; they cannot go out in that fashion again. In fact, they must not go out at all. It […] The post Brewers’ Pat Murphy gives Dave Roberts, Dodgers ultimate respect after NLCS sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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