Tag: MLBPA

MLB Players Association Refutes Rob Manfred’s Claim ‘Blanket Immunity’ Was Required To Cooperate With Astros’ Investigation

The Houston Astros have been human punching bags for players around the league in recent weeks due in large part...

MLB, MLBPA Working On Agreement For New Rules To Limit Video Usage, Prevent Sign-Stealing Before Start Of 2020 Season

The Major League Baseball world has been taken by storm this offseason since the Houston Astros were found guilty of...

MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark Implores Dodgers, Red Sox, Twins & Angels To Complete Trades ‘Without Further Delay’

On Tuesday the Los Angeles Dodgers reached an agreement to acquire Mookie Betts and David Price as part of a...

MLB, MLBPA Agree To Changes To Joint Drug Prevention And Treatment Program For Opioids

Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association announced significant changes to the Drug of Abuse provisions of the Joint Drug Prevention...

MLB Nearing Agreement With Genies Platform For Players To Be Included In Avatar Agency

The Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) is working toward an agreement with Genies that would...

MLB Rumors: Commissioner Rob Manfred Drawing ‘Hard Line’ In CBA Talks With MLBPA

While the hot stove hasn't quite heated up yet, plenty of drama has already unfolded for Major League Baseball this offseason...

MLB Rumors: Rule Change For 2020 Season Will Require Pitchers To Spend At Least 15 Days On Injured List

MLB has implemented a slew of rule changes over recent years, with one in 2017 being the lowering of stints on...

MLB Players Association Rejected Proposal For Deadline To Sign Multi-Year Contracts In Free Agency

In recent years, MLB free agency has dragged on much longer than it used to, as established stars have struggled to...

MLB Players Association Launches Investigation Into Free Agency Comments Made By Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos

Mounting frustration over what's become a slow-moving MLB free agency has led to plenty of frustration...

Commissioner Rob Manfred: MLB, MLBPA Having ‘Positive’ Dialogue Regarding Potential Implementation Of Opioid Testing

Major League Baseball suffered a devastating loss in July with the unexpected passing of former Los Angeles...

2020 Calls For MLB To Expand Active Rosters During Portion Of Regular Season & Postseason, Eliminate 40-Man Rosters In September & Implement 3-Batter Minimum

In addition to announcing a slew of changes for this year, including doing away with the August waiver trade deadline...

MLB Eliminates August Waiver Trade Deadline, Changes All-Star Game Voting Format & More Taking Effect During 2019 Season

Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association formally announced a slew of changes set to take effect...