"If a salary cap ends up being a sticking point for team owners, MLB could be facing a possible work stoppage. MLBPA executive director Tony Clark previously said the union would not be receptive to any salary cap proposals in the next round of CBA talks. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said it is his top priority to ensure the league doesn't lose any games in 2027 if a lockout occurs, via ESPN's Jorge Castillo:"
""There has never been a lost game since I became involved as an employee of baseball and it is my goal to get this next one done, keeping that record intact," Manfred said. "It's a lot of work to be done between now and then, but that's my goal." MLB lockouts have occurred in 1973, 1976, 1990 and from 2021-2022."
The current MLB collective bargaining agreement expires Dec. 1, 2026. MLB and the MLBPA have held preliminary meetings to begin addressing key labor issues ahead of formal negotiations. Team owners support a potential salary cap to improve competitive balance while players oppose a cap because it would limit earnings. The salary cap dispute could produce a work stoppage if unresolved. MLBPA executive director Tony Clark said the union would not be receptive to salary cap proposals in the next round of talks. Commissioner Rob Manfred prioritized avoiding lost games in 2027. Formal negotiations are expected in the spring.
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