Q&A: What's next for MLB players after union chief Tony Clark quit?

"Clark and the union had engaged separate attorneys as federal authorities investigated alleged financial improprieties within the MLBPA, an affiliated licensing company and an affiliated youth sports venture. The union also commissioned an investigation, initially focused on those allegations, that uncovered an "inappropriate relationship" between Clark and an employee, a person familiar with the matter confirmed to The Times, with the eight-man MLBPA player leadership team advising Clark that he should depart. The employee was his sister-in-law, the person confirmed."

"The allegations remain under federal investigation, meaning that player leaders determined Clark could have been a liability on at least two fronts as players and owners head toward what is expected to be the most contentious collective bargaining in the sport in 31 years. The Athletic first reported Clark had resigned; ESPN first reported on the relationship. Who will replace Clark as the union leader? The MLBPA issued a statement late Tuesday saying player leaders had met Tuesday."

"That could be either a permanent hire or an interim hire; the latter would reflect the urgency of the upcoming labor negotiation. Although the collective bargaining agreement does not expire until Dec. 1, Commissioner Rob Manfred said last week he expected talks on a new deal to start soon after opening day. Bruce Meyer, the union's deputy executive director and lead negotiator, would be the most logical successor. The MLBPA hired Meyer away from the NHLPA in 201"

Tony Clark resigned under pressure as executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Assn. Separate attorneys were engaged as federal authorities investigated alleged financial improprieties involving the MLBPA, an affiliated licensing company and a youth sports venture. A union investigation uncovered an inappropriate relationship between Clark and an employee, who was identified as his sister-in-law, prompting player leaders to advise his departure. The allegations remain under federal investigation. Player leaders are canvassing peers and may vote on a permanent or interim replacement, with deputy director Bruce Meyer viewed as the most likely successor.

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