""I am positive about it," Manfred said Saturday at the World Series. "I think the owners have crossed the line in terms of, we'd like to do it if we can possibly make it work, but there are logistical issues that still need to be worked through.""
""The chances that we're playing in Brisbane? Difficult," Manfred said. "Way more difficult than being in L.A.""
""Shohei has just absolutely been the greatest benefit to the game you can imagine throughout the year,""
Major League Baseball officials, the players' union and LA28 are negotiating participation of major-league players in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Proposed concepts include an extended Olympic break during the 2028 season, staging an All-Star Game in San Francisco to keep top players on the West Coast for two weeks, and beginning the Olympic baseball schedule before the opening ceremony. Owners have indicated willingness to pause the season for about a week, though logistical challenges remain. A one-time pause for Los Angeles is considered more feasible than a similar pause for Brisbane in 2032. The World Baseball Classic will remain the primary international competition. Shohei Ohtani's global popularity is boosting ratings and merchandise sales, and Ohtani would play at Dodger Stadium during the Olympics.
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