Season 3 - Episode 1 - CBA Timeline, Savannah Bananas and a THIEF

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Alright, I guess we have to address the elephant in the room. Everyone has heard doomsday predictions over the NEXT CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement) in MLB. Are you familiar with the potential clash? Do you care? Well, unfortunately, THIS is the NASTY business side of baseball we all hate to talk about. The reality of the game…

Current Issues in Major League Baseball (MLB)

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining Agreement is the MAIN agenda. We have talked about this topic in the past, so what IS the real issue and challenges?

The current collective bargaining agreement (CBA) expires on December 1, 2026.

There are significant disagreements between team owners and the MLB Players Association (MLBPA), particularly regarding economic issues.

A potential salary cap is a major point of contention, with owners pushing for it while players are opposed.

Past labor disputes have led to work stoppages, raising concerns about the possibility of another lockout. Now, the owners AND Players are not stupid, they understand what a work stoppage will do to the game. The BIG BUT is… how do they avoid it.

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