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MLB Forms Fan Council to Address Competitive Balance Issues
12/3/2025
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Story summary
- Major League Baseball established a fan council of 90 fans to discuss league topics, including competitive balance central to upcoming labor negotiations.
- The council's discussions raised concerns among smaller-market clubs about competing financially with larger-market teams, such as the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- MLB officials framed competitive balance as a response to fan feedback, but some participants noted it could lead to salary-cap discussions.
