The Yankees and Dodgers are in the World Series. It is a match-up that even non-baseball fans are aware of. The stars are big, and the payrolls are bigger.
Even the fans are famous. What this meeting might be able to tell us about the current state — and future — of baseball is intriguing to think about. This led us to an interesting question: Is this particular face-off at the end of the line good or bad for the game? Or something in between? Advertisement It’s a question without a simple answer.
Opinions on the matter can range from the emotional to the existential. How this series might feel for fans of teams from smaller markets with lower payrolls to what it could mean for the global expansion of the game — there’s a lot bubbling under the surface. Here at The Athletic , we wanted to get an idea of how you, the fans, are feeling about it.
Earlier this week, we asked our readers: “Is a Yankees-Dodgers World Series good or bad for baseball?” More than 2,000 of you responded, and, as you can see below, the majority of you believe it’s ultimately beneficial for the sport. But the question elicited some very thoughtful and nuanced responses from across the spectrum. We’ve shared some of the best ones below.
Thanks to all of you who weighed in — we hope you enjoy watching (or hate-watching) the Series. Some entries have been lightly edited for clarity and length. Total: 2,190 votes Good for baseball.
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