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MLB Commissioner Eases Lockout Fears, Names Wrigley All-Star Venue

8/2/2025

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MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred eased fears of a looming lockout for the 2027 season while proudly naming Wrigley Field as the All-Star Game venue. He brushed off a fiery debate with Bryce Harper about a salary cap, calling it overblown, and expressed hope for a new collective bargaining agreement before the season kicks off.

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MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred eased fears of a looming lockout for the 2027 season while proudly naming Wrigley Field as the All-Star Game venue. He brushed off a fiery debate with Bryce Harper about a salary cap, calling it overblown, and expressed hope for a new collective bargaining agreement before the season kicks off.