# If not a Salary Cap system, then what changes COULD fix MLB's competitiveness & economic problems?

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Podcast: [Mayday! with Trevor May](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mayday-with-trevor-may-6878752)
Published: 2026-02-16T09:00:00+00:00
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The Salary Cap system may not be the answer that the MLB is looking for in regards to a revenue solution. What may be beneficial for one team could be damaging to another. Can there be solutions to make it more of a fair playing ground? Should the MLB still look toward setting up a salary cap or should there be another solution? Get 10 free meals and a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as a discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Quit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premium wireless. Plans start at $15/month at MintMobile.com/Territory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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