The Long Game: How Baseball’s Labor History Shapes Today’s CBA Battles
Owners’ wealth and players’ collective power collide in a historic negotiation that echoes past attempts to unionize the sport.
Jul 30, 2026
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Top MLB Stars Reject Proposed Salary Cap as Labor Talks Intensify
Major League Baseball’s owners have introduced a collective salary cap for the first time, prompting a fierce response from the players’ union. Star players including Juan Soto and Bryce Harper have publicly opposed the measure, which could limit their earnings and affect the 2027 season.
Jul 28, 2026
Bryce Harper’s Home Run Derby Comments Signal Looming MLB Lockout
Bryce Harper’s remarks during the Home Run Derby highlight the potential for a lockout as owners prepare to confront players over a salary cap and draft reforms, a dispute that could reshape baseball’s future.
Jul 28, 2026
Players Reject MLB’s Salary Cap Proposal Ahead of Crucial Negotiations
All‑Star representatives Paul Skenes, Juan Soto and Bryce Harper voice strong opposition to a league‑wide salary cap, warning that it could lock down earnings and spark a showdown before the 2027 season.
Jul 28, 2026
Top MLB Stars Reject Proposed Salary Cap, Citing Player Rights and Future Earnings
All‑Star players criticize MLB's new salary‑cap proposal, warning it could limit earnings and trigger a lockout as the current contract expires in December.
Jul 28, 2026
All-Star Week Highlights Growing Rift Over Baseball’s Future
Major League Baseball’s recent All-Star festivities, featuring a nostalgic Sandlot recreation and a Ray Charles performance, underscore both the sport’s cultural resonance and the deepening dispute over a proposed salary cap that could reshape the 2027 season.
Jul 27, 2026
Jordan Walker’s Home Run Legacy Fuels Push for Greater Black Participation in Baseball
Jordan Walker’s recent Home Run Derby victory has reignited conversations about diversity in baseball, as he and fellow Black players advocate for increased youth participation.
Jul 27, 2026
All-Star Players Reject MLB’s Proposed Salary Cap as Negotiations Near Critical Deadline
Star players including Paul Skenes, Juan Soto and Bryce Harper have publicly opposed Major League Baseball’s new salary-cap proposal, raising the specter of a lockout before the current labor contract expires on Dec. 1.
Jul 27, 2026
Star Players Reject MLB’s Salary Cap Plan as Negotiations Stall
Top baseball stars including Paul Skenes, Juan Soto and Bryce Harper have voiced strong opposition to Major League Baseball's new salary cap proposal, raising the specter of a lockout that could delay the 2027 season.
Jul 26, 2026
Black Players and Leaders Advocate for Greater Inclusion in Baseball
Jordan Walker, CJ Abrams and James Wood join a growing chorus of Black athletes urging the sport to invest in grassroots programs and highlight the modest but meaningful rise in representation.
Jul 26, 2026
All-Star Celebrations Mask Looming Labor Battle in Baseball
The All-Star Week in Philadelphia blended nostalgic festivities with a brewing labor dispute that could reshape the sport’s future.
Jul 25, 2026
MLB Lockout Looms as CBA Nears Expiration, Raising Legal and Economic Stakes
With the CBA set to expire on Dec. 1, MLB owners are preparing for a possible lockout that could disrupt the 2027 season, while players, legal experts and policymakers brace for a high‑stakes showdown over pay, competitive balance and labor rights.
Jul 2, 2026
Baseball’s Next CBA: A High‑Stakes Showdown Looms
As the collective bargaining agreement between MLB and the players’ union nears expiration, the league prepares for a potential lockout that could delay the 2027 season. The dispute centers on a proposed salary cap, floor, and broader financial controls, while legal and political dimensions add layers of complexity.
Jul 2, 2026