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MLB Pushes Salary Cap via Social Media, Players Decry Propaganda

7/5/2026

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MLB used social-media accounts to push a salary cap and floor as the CBA expires Dec. 1, 2026.
The league said the Dodgers and Mets earn $400 million versus the Guardians and Marlins under $100 million, hurting competition.
MLBPA executive director Bruce Meyer called the campaign a political-ad effort that misleads fans and helps owners.
Spokesperson Glen Caplin said the league must communicate directly with fans about the proposal.

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MLB used social-media accounts to push a salary cap and floor as the CBA expires Dec. 1, 2026.
The league said the Dodgers and Mets earn $400 million versus the Guardians and Marlins under $100 million, hurting competition.
MLBPA executive director Bruce Meyer called the campaign a political-ad effort that misleads fans and helps owners.
Spokesperson Glen Caplin said the league must communicate directly with fans about the proposal.