As The World Series Begins, Questions Swirl for Major League Baseball – Stroman On Sports (October 23, 2026)

97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman joins Brighton McConnell on the air on Friday, October 23. The 2026 World Series is about to begin, with the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers each fighting for their first title. The hosts discuss why the matchup puts Major League Baseball in a curious position as a labor negotiations and a lockout loom over whether to implement a salary cap. Stroman also shares her urgent questions the league faces when it comes to staying healthy and relevant in the professional sports landscape.

Dr. Deborah Stroman — who is a consulting professor for UNC and Virginia, sports businesswoman, former basketball player, and columnist — chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell each week about headlines from the world of sports. Covering both local and national stories, Stroman specializes in connecting the on-field product to the impact of sports on business, culture and society. Listen to their past conversations on Chapelboro, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts.

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