Really? I didn't even know it was the World Series, lol

No, I don't think there really has been a concerted effort to put money into cricket in the States. One of the other reasons that cricket probably hasn't taken off and a reason that holds it back across the world is the need for specialist playing areas. Pitch conditions are such a major factor in cricket because the ball is bounced when you compare that to baseball which you can pretty much play in any field. Developing playing arenas just at grassroots level would need a huge investment