"The MLBPA war chest has more than doubled relative to the last round of CBA talks. In 2021, just after the COVID-impacted 2020 season, the union had under $200MM on hand."
"Many in the industry are expecting yet another lockout after the CBA expires on December 1st this year, with the bargaining perhaps becoming even more contentious."
"The owners are expected to push for a salary cap, as they have done in the past. The players are opposed to a salary cap and will likely push for alternatives."
The MLB Players Association has set aside $519MM in assets as it prepares for the expiration of the collective bargaining agreement. This amount has more than doubled since the last CBA negotiations, where the union had under $200MM. The league has also set aside about $2 billion. With expectations of a contentious bargaining process, owners may push for a salary cap, while players oppose this and seek alternatives. The economic disparities among clubs are increasing, with some teams significantly increasing spending while others remain cautious.
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