MLB and MLBPA negotiate new collective bargaining agreement before deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 6:55 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association are negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement, set to be finalized before the current deal expires on December 1. Initial proposals from both sides were submitted last week. Central to the discussions is the potential implementation of a salary cap, raised by concerns over the financial strategies of teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers, who recently made significant signings, including a record contract for Shohei Ohtani.
- •Current CBA expires on December 1, potential lockout looms
- •Negotiations underway with initial proposals submitted
- •Salary cap under discussion amid concerns from small-market teams
- •Dodgers' high spending has led to increased tension over fairness
- •Top free agents largely signed by major market teams like Dodgers and Yankees
- 6:55 AMYahoo Sports — Explaining the Current MLB, MLBPA Negotiations: How Would A Salary Cap Affect Fans?
"Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association are currently negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement. The current one, which […]
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