The Milwaukee Brewers captured the World Series title, a triumph for a small-market franchise over bigger-spending rivals, as Major League Baseball braces for a contentious labor dispute. The victory arrives with the sport on the brink of a potential lockout, with negotiations over the possible introduction of a salary cap intensifying.
Baseball's collective bargaining agreement is set to expire, and both owners and the players' union are preparing for what could be a bruising standoff. The Brewers' championship underscores the competitive balance debate at the heart of the upcoming talks.
