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- A recent poll by The Athletic found that over 68% of MLB fans in Clearwater, Florida, support a salary cap in Major League Baseball, while the Players Association opposes it.
- MLBPA interim executive director Bruce Meyer stated that a salary cap could negatively impact fan enjoyment and limit competition.
- As the current labor contract approaches expiration in December 2023, MLB owners are preparing for a potential lockout, with Commissioner Rob Manfred suggesting a cap proposal.
- Fans remain optimistic about the game, but concerns about competitive balance, especially regarding teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers, continue.
