Payroll, Competitive Balance, and MLB Economics

On Episode 593 of Spittin’ Chiclets, Biz hits Dallas for a Pink Whitney meet-and-greet this week before Stars–Ducks, fresh off a wild weekend with Tom Green and a heartbreaking Game 7 World Series loss. Yes, Biz was there. Leafs are starting to spiral, (29th-ranked PP, Domi’s cold, Easton Cowen’s first goal, Tanev stretchered off), while the Penguins are humming and Trevor Zegras is suddenly a wagon in Philly. Blue Jackets are buzzing, Bolts have won five straight, and St. Louis might be heading for a fire sale with Kyrou rumors heating up. Markstrom inks an extension in Jersey, Kiefer Sherwood keeps filling the net, and the Gargoyles finally notch a Win. Later on, Logan Cooley joins the pod to talk his new deal, having a hot start, and life in Utah. Ryan Reaves pops in to surprise the boys with some ultimate chirps. The third episode of the Internet Invitation drops today and Luke Kwon released an Apology to Whit. Tons of Hockey talk on this week’s episode coming to you LIVE. Tune in 2x each week Monday and Fridays with Gamenotes LIVE on Wednesdays. You won’t want to miss it. 00:00:00 - START 00:01:19 - Blue Jays World Series Game 7 00:30:36 - Colby Armstrong Joins the Show 00:32:29 - Pittsburgh Penguins Talk 00:53:52 - Logan Cooley Interview 01:12:11 - Matthew Schaefer Praise 01:17:33 - Ryan Reaves Surprise 01:43:54 - Around the League 02:02:49 - ETC. Support the Show: PINK WHITNEY: Take Your Shot with Pink Whitney GAMETIME: Download the Gametime app today and use code CHICLETS for $20 off your first purchase BETTERHELP: Get 10% off your first month at https://BetterHelp.com/CHICLETS RHOBACK: Use code CHICLETS on https://rhoback.com for a generous 20% off your first purchase through the end of this week  BODYARMOR: Get your BODYARMOR today at Walmart or a local grocery store near you! https://www.walmart.com/brand/bodyarmor/bodyarmor-sports-drinks-and-zero-sugar-sports-drinks/10009696 DRAFTKINGS: GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD).  21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in NH/OR/ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Terms: draftkings.com/sportsbook. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Fees may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Token expires 11/23/25. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 11/16/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.

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