"That alone underscored Clark's surprising exit from the Major League Baseball Players' Association - one that got thornier as the day progressed. Tuesday afternoon, ESPN reported that Clark, who's also embroiled in a federal investigation, resigned after an internal investigation revealed he had an "inappropriate relationship" with his sister-in-law, who was hired by the MLBPA in 2013. The MLBPA issued a statement Tuesday night to officially announce the resignation."
"Clark, who assumed the role in 2013, leaves his post just as baseball barrels toward what could be one of the most contentious labor negotiations in the league's history - one that many say has the potential to result in a 2027 lockout. The collective bargaining agreement expires on Dec. 1, and comes as owners push to implement a salary cap - something the union has vehemently opposed in the past."
Tony Clark resigned as executive director of the Major League Baseball Players' Association after an internal investigation found he had an inappropriate relationship with his sister-in-law, who was hired by the union in 2013. The resignation occurred amid a federal probe by the Eastern District of New York alleging Clark used licensing money for personal financial gain. Clark had led the MLBPA since 2013 and leaves as negotiations near a potentially contentious collective bargaining deadline on Dec. 1, raising lockout concerns for 2027 and disputes over owner proposals for a salary cap. Union representatives expressed surprise and worry about the timing and the lack of prior discussion.
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