Overview
- On the New Heights podcast, Jason Kelce said “baseball sucks” and claimed teams “buy World Series championships,” while Travis Kelce praised the series.
- The comments went viral shortly after the Dodgers beat the Blue Jays in a Game 7 to secure back-to-back titles, MLB’s first repeat in 25 years.
- Alex Rodriguez defended the Fall Classic as one of the best he has seen, emphasizing star performances, strategy and storylines over spending.
- Critics highlighted that the Dodgers eliminated Kelce’s Phillies and noted that high payrolls do not guarantee titles, with comparisons drawn to NFL predictability debates.
- The episode refocused attention on MLB payroll disparity and possible CBA changes discussed for the offseason, with no formal action from the league to date.