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MLBs Spending Spree Fuels 2026 Labor Showdown

As MLB offseason ends, ESPN analysts examine key themes. Dodgers' and Mets' massive spending fuels calls for a salary cap ahead of the CBA expiration. High AAV, short-term deals may trend, and trade deadline activity could be impacted by labor uncertainty.