"I think people have come to appreciate that the Olympics on U.S. soil is a unique marketing opportunity for the game. We've got a lot of players interested in doing it, and I feel pretty good about the idea we'll get there."
"I think that we're a lot closer to [an agreement] than the last time we talked about it. There are some issues with the MLBPA that we just need to resolve. I sense a lot of momentum towards playing in L.A. in 2028. I think we're going to get over those issues."
Baseball and softball will return to the Olympics at the 2028 Los Angeles Games after being absent from Paris 2024. Previously, Olympic baseball only featured amateur players due to MLB schedule conflicts. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred indicates the league and Players Association are now open to professional participation, viewing the home Olympics as a unique marketing opportunity. Negotiations focus on schedule adjustments and injury protections for players during competition. Manfred expressed confidence that momentum exists to resolve remaining issues and finalize an agreement, though universal player support remains uncertain.
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