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Manfred, Meyer Duel Over Cap Ads, Risk Lockout.

7/17/2026

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Story summary
  • Rob Manfred, MLB commissioner, and Bruce Meyer, MLBPA director, clashed over “Level the Field” ads for a cap before CBA expires Dec. 1.
  • Manfred said owners face a $441 million payroll gap and need a cap to keep competition fair.
  • Meyer called the campaign misleading, warned a cap push could trigger an owners-chosen lockout, and rejected a hard limit.
  • The union proposes raising spending at the bottom without a hard ceiling.