Filed under: World Series thread: The battle of the bucks begins By WTM Oct 23, 2018, 6:21pm EDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: World Series thread: The battle of the bucks begins Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports The largest combined payroll in World Series history will take the field at 8:09pm. Clayton Kershaw faces Chris Sale. More From Bucs Dugout What stood out from Pirates Opening Day? Bucs Arghticles: Pirates undefeated in 2023 after win vs. Reds Pirates start season with 5-4 victory over Reds Game #1: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds Pirates announce 2023 Opening Day roster, lineup against Cincinnati Reds Bucs Arghticles: Pirates kick off Opening Day