Overview
- Posting on X, Kelce said he was “bamboozled” by his podcast’s social edit, added that he loves Canada, and said he was actually pulling for Toronto.
- Kelce reiterated that his criticism targets MLB’s system, not the Dodgers, saying he would make the same choices in their position and arguing for higher revenue sharing to address competitive balance.
- Sportsnet’s Hazel Mae called his take “disappointing,” Travis Kelce defended the series’ quality, and Alex Rodriguez lauded the World Series as one of the best he has seen.
- The exchange follows the Dodgers’ back-to-back title over the Blue Jays, with Los Angeles widely cited as carrying MLB’s top payroll and Toronto also among the highest spenders.
- Commentary across outlets ties the flap to ongoing debates over payroll disparity and potential reforms as MLB’s collective bargaining agreement is set to expire in December 2026.