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Paul Sullivan: The World Series has been intriguing. But baseball’s future is in jeopardy if current trends don’t change.

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson, middle, removes pitcher Seranthony Dominguez in the eighth inning against the Houston Astros during in Game 5 of the World Series at Citizens Bank Park on Nov. 3, 2022, in Philadelphia.

The 2022 baseball season might one day be remembered for the lockout, Aaron Judge’s pursuit of Roger Maris’ American League home run record and a combined World Series no-hitter by the Houston Astros.

That’s if it’s remembered at all.

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed watching the World Series between the Astros and Philadelphia Phillies, but I’m starting to have doubts whether anyone will look back on this era with anything but a yawn.

Baseball seemingly is on its way to becoming a niche sport, perhaps to be overtaken by the National Pickleball League a few decades down the road.

And if

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