Rob Manfred: MLB Owners ‘More United’ Than Ever Before
Major League Baseball and the Players Association (MLBPA) are embroiled in high-stakes collective bargaining negotiations as the possibility of a lockout at the end of the year looms. The biggest issue dividing the sides is the potential implementation of a…
MLB Players Association Includes Roster Expansion And More In Latest CBA Proposal
The Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) made its latest collective bargaining agreement (CBA) proposal to MLB last week, which included changes they say are designed to improve the game, protect players’ health and safety, and strengthen the free agency…
MLB and Players Association Make Donation To Help Venezuela Earthquake Victims
Major League Baseball and the Players Association (MLBPA) made a $1 million joint donation in support of those affected by the recent Venezuela earthquakes. The financial donation to the Red Cross will help provide emergency assistance such as shelter, healthcare,…
Will Smith: Players Association Will ‘Do Everything’ To ‘Fight’ Against MLB Salary Cap
Major League Baseball and the Players Association (MLBPA) are currently at odds over the potential implementation of a salary cap in the next collective bargaining agreement (CBA). At the start of negotiations last month, the league's first proposal to the…
MLB Proposes Max Contracts While Eliminating Deferrals & Qualifying Offer In CBA Talks
Major League Baseball made its latest collective bargaining agreement (CBA) proposal to the Players Association (MLBPA) on Thursday, and it includes major changes to contracts and free agency to follow an NBA-style format. Among their proposed changes, MLB is looking…
MLB Proposes Changes To Amateur Draft And Revives International Draft Proposal
With collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations between MLB and the Players Association (MLBPA) expectedly at a standstill over the potential implementation of a salary cap, conversations have shifted to other areas. The league office is making a push to generate…
President Trump Voices Support For MLB Salary Cap
MLB and the Players Association (MLBPA) exchanged initial proposals last week for a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA), and it remains clear economics of the sport is going to be the biggest sticking point in negotiations. A growing belief that…
MLB & Players Association Make Opening CBA Proposals With Salary Cap At Center Of Talks
Major League Baseball and the Players Association (MLBPA) submitted their opening proposals for a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA), but the two sides remain far apart in negotiations. The current CBA is set to expire in Dec. 2026, and there…
MLB Already Citing Dodgers’ Spending In CBA Talks With Union
Two weeks removed from an opening meeting between MLB and the Players Association (MLBPA), the union submitted their first formal proposal to league in collective bargaining negotiations. The current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) is set to expire at 8:59 p.m.…
MLB & Players Association Begin CBA Negotiations
With the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) set to expire at 8:59 p.m. PT on Dec. 1, 2026, reaching agreement on the framework of a new deal before that point is imperative. Though, the reality is that probability is widely…
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…
