MLB's next labor war (and lockout?) coming in hot: 'Institutionalized collusion':
With MLB's labor deal ending next year, the league wants a salary cap ...
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Union calls salary cap 'collusion' as MLB, MLBPA deliver warmup pitches for next labor battle
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Key FactsExpected Lockout After 2026 Season
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- Tony Clark, executive director of the MLB Players Association, anticipates a lockout following the 2026 season.
- Relations between the league and the union remain strained, with the last agreement reached after a prolonged lockout.
- Key issues for upcoming negotiations include player compensation, revenue sharing, and the possibility of an international draft.
- Clark reiterated the union's opposition to a salary cap, which owners are considering, while highlighting the overall financial health of MLB.
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