Tag: MLBPA

MLBPA Elects Bruce Meyer As Interim Executive Director

A surprising development took place on Tuesday with Tony Clark stepping down as executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) amid multiple scandals. Clark resigned after an internal investigation revealed an inappropriate relationship with an employee, and…

Tony Clark Resigns As MLBPA Executive Director After Inappropriate Relationship

Tony Clark resigned as executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) on Tuesday after an internal investigation revealed an inappropriate relationship with an employee, as first reported by The Athletic. Clark, who is also facing a federal…

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…

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…

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…

Report: MLB & MLBPA Held Meeting To Discuss CBA Issues

As the Major League Baseball offseason heats up, all signs continue to point to a likely lockout coming after the 2026 season. With the current collective bargaining agreement (CBA) set to expire on Dec. 1, 2026, MLB and the Players…

MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark: MLB Salary Cap ‘Not About Growing The Game’

The current collective bargaining agreement (CBA) isn't set to expire until after the 2026 season, but Major League Baseball and the Players Association (MLBPA) are seemingly heading toward contentious negotiations when the time comes and a likely lockout. Speculation over…

Rob Manfred Denies Pitching MLB Salary Cap With Players Ahead Of CBA Negotiations

While there is still plenty of baseball remaining this year, more attention has started to shift toward a likely MLB lockout after the 2026 season. That's when the current collective bargaining agreement (CBA) expires, and the issue of adding a…

Union Executive Tony Clark Suggests MLB Salary Cap Is Non-Negotiable

Speculation over a potential MLB salary being implemented has already picked up in full earnest despite the possibility not coming until a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) is needed after the 2026 season. In many ways, the Los Angeles Dodgers'…

MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark Anticipating MLB Lockout In 2026

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred spoke glowingly about the sport's recent successes and trajectory heading into the 2025 season during Cactus League Media Day, but also raised some caution over a likely lockout next year. The current collective bargaining agreement (CBA)…

Former Dodgers Pitcher Reyes Moronta Passes Away

Former Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Reyes Moronta died in a car accident in his native Dominican Republic. Moronta...

MLB Players Association Credits Fanatics For Recognizing ‘Player Feedback’ With Jersey Complaints

The new Nike Vapor Premier jerseys that teams are wearing this season have drawn widespread criticism...