MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Wants To Address Competitiveness & Blackouts In Next CBA
With the current collective bargaining agreement (CBA) set to expire on Dec. 1, representatives from Major League Baseball and the Players Association (MLBPA) are expected to begin formal negotiations this spring. One of the biggest issues dividing the sport is…
MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark Believes Free Agency Signing Period Would Do ‘More Damage’ Than Good
MLB free agency was at a standstill for most of the offseason as several notable free agents remained unsigned with the start of Spring Training quickly approaching. That has been a common theme in recent years, which can understandably be…
Rob Manfred: MLB Has Discussed Shortening Schedule & Adding In-Season Tournament
Major League Baseball has introduced several new rule changes over the years, including the addition of a pitch clock, shift restrictions and ghost runner in extra innings. The league is now set to implement the Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS) Challenge…
MLB To Celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial Throughout 2026 Season
Major League Baseball announced that it will recognize America’s Semiquincentennial throughout the 2026 season to celebrate the nation’s founding 250 years ago and baseball’s distinct place in the country. As its first program, MLB introduced a new initiative through MLB…
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Reiterates Plans To Retire After Contract Expires
Rob Manfred has had a controversial time as the commissioner of Major League Baseball since taking over for Bud Selig in January 2015. Some fans appreciated the changes he's made to the game to speed up the tempo and his…
MLBPA Executive Tony Clark Hopes Players Have More Input On Rule Changes
With Major League Baseball and the Players Association (MLBPA) far apart on several important issues, many around the sport are expecting a lockout to be imposed when the current collective bargaining agreement (CBA) expires in December 2026. The players remain…
Dodgers Paying Record Luxury Tax Penalties For 2025 Season
The Los Angeles Dodgers won their second consecutive World Series in the 2025 season, but it didn't come cheap, as they had the most expensive roster in MLB history. The competitive balance tax threshold for the 2025 MLB season was…
2025 MLB Postseason Shares Fall Short Of Record, But Dodgers See Increase
Major League Baseball announced postseason shares for 2025, which fell short of the record set in the 2024 season. Total postseason shares this year were worth just shy of 128.2 million ($128,186,164.98), below the record $129.1 million last season, but…
Union Executive Tony Clark: MLBPA ‘Committed’ To Negotiating ‘Fair And Equitable’ Collective Bargaining Agreement
The conclusion of the 2025 season brings about new opportunity for all 30 teams across the Majors, but it also amounts to MLB having just one more year ahead before the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) expires. With the current…
Rob Manfred: MLB Umpires Prefer Full Automated Strike Zone Over Challenge System
With the Automatic Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system in line to be fully integrated in Major League games at the start of next season, it will mark the biggest rule change the sport has seen since the implementation of the pitch…
Commissioner Rob Manfred Committed To Avoid MLB Lockout That Results In Missed Games
With the current collective bargaining agreement (CBA) set to expire on Dec. 1, 2026, representatives from MLB and the Players Association (MLBPA) recently met to begin discussing key labor issues. The two sides are believed to be at odds over…
‘Friday Night Baseball’ Games On Apple TV+ Returning For 2026 Season
While Major League Baseball has several new broadcasting agreements and partners for the 2026 season, a portion of their national TV rights remain unchanged. Fox networks will continue to air select contests during the regular season, along with the All-Star…
