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Manfred, MLBPA Meet, Salary-Cap Warning, New CBA Hope.

7/15/2026

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Manfred Discusses

Commissioner Rob Manfred and MLBPA director Bruce Meyer met at the All-Star Game in Philadelphia to discuss labor before the CBA expires Dec. 1, 2026.
Meyer warned a salary cap would hurt players and said MLB spreads negative messaging.
Manfred said the pitch clock and automatic ball-strike lifted attendance, football’s share fell from 64% to 48% and basketball/hockey from 57% to 50%, and leaders are optimistic a new CBA will be reached soon.

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MLBPA Probe

A probe launched by the Eastern District of New York in November 2024 is examining the MLBPA youth-baseball venture which spent $3.9 million on events.
Investigators dismissed COO Xavier James and HR Michael O’Neill with cause in April and shut down the MLBPA-owned Players Way this year.
Union interim director Bruce Meyer said the MLBPA has never been a probe target, continues cooperating, and noted turnover is rising as salary-cap negotiations intensify.

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Manfred Discusses

Commissioner Rob Manfred and MLBPA director Bruce Meyer met at the All-Star Game in Philadelphia to discuss labor before the CBA expires Dec. 1, 2026.
Meyer warned a salary cap would hurt players and said MLB spreads negative messaging.
Manfred said the pitch clock and automatic ball-strike lifted attendance, football’s share fell from 64% to 48% and basketball/hockey from 57% to 50%, and leaders are optimistic a new CBA will be reached soon.

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