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MLB Union Accuses Manfred of Misrepresenting Player Agent Decertification

11/20/2025

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The players' union accuses Rob Manfred, the MLB commissioner, of mischaracterizing communications that led to Jim Murray, the player agent, being decertified for four years.
The union says these interactions undermined player representation during negotiations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Manfred defended the communications as routine.
MLB is preparing for upcoming labor negotiations.
The Tampa Bay Rays' renovations are progressing after damage from Hurricane Milton.

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The players' union accuses Rob Manfred, the MLB commissioner, of mischaracterizing communications that led to Jim Murray, the player agent, being decertified for four years.
The union says these interactions undermined player representation during negotiations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Manfred defended the communications as routine.
MLB is preparing for upcoming labor negotiations.
The Tampa Bay Rays' renovations are progressing after damage from Hurricane Milton.