# FALSE COMPETITIVE BALANCE NARRATIVE - What More Balance Could MLB Have?

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Podcast: [Locked On MLB - Daily Podcast On Major League Baseball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-mlb-daily-podcast-on-major-league-baseball-644196)
Published: 2026-07-20T13:00:00+00:00
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Major League Baseball’s playoff race heats up as 75% of teams remain in contention heading into late July. Are claims of a “competitive balance issue” just a myth? Sully takes aim at the long-standing narrative, breaking down why even big-market teams like the New York Mets, San Francisco Giants, and Los Angeles Angels are facing the same challenges as smaller clubs. Key moments include Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s complete game against the Yankees, the surging Red Sox and Orioles, and the state of the National League wildcard battle. The episode also pays tribute to Blue Jays hero Duane Ward and celebrates Rachel Robinson’s 104th birthday, connecting today’s game with its transformative history. With trade deadline drama looming and rumors swirling, Sully questions whether owners’ calls for “cost certainty” threaten the very soul of baseball. Can MLB maintain its parity while avoiding another destructive work stoppage?

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