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MLB Owners Threaten 2027 Games If CBA Expires

8/17/2026

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  • MLB owners may cancel 2027 games if the collective bargaining agreement expires Dec. 1 without a salary-cap deal.
  • Replacement players used in spring 1995 angered managers, prompting Sparky Anderson to boycott the exercise.
  • Tony Gwynn was hitting .394 when the 1994 strike began, ending his chance at a .400 average.
  • All 120 minor-league teams are unionized, allowing the 2023 “Spring Breakout” showcase with top prospects even if major-league players strike.