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The MLBPA is reportedly losing its leader months before the current collective-bargaining agreement (CBA) is set to expire. MLBPA executive director Tony Clark is expected to resign from his position, according to Evan Drellich of The Athletic.
Clark, 53, and the MLBPA were expected to start touring spring training facilities Tuesday. Their first stop — at Cleveland Guardians camp — was reportedly canceled, per The Athletic.
The reported news comes just months before the current CBA is set to expire Dec 1. The union and MLB owners are expected to engage in a furious labor battle ahead of the new CBA, which some expect could lead to a lockout ahead of the 2027 MLB season. There are already rumors suggesting the owners will push for a salary cap, something the players have opposed for years.
Clark has played a major role in helping negotiate previous CBAs for the players. He reportedly took an active part in negotiations as a player before eventually being hired by the MLBPA in 2010. Clark was initially a director of player relations before being hired as the union's executive director in 2013. He oversaw negotiations ahead of the contentious 2022 lockout, which resulted in opening day getting postponed by a week as negotiations extended into March.
Prior to working with the MLBPA, Clark experienced a 15-year career in the majors. A first baseman, Clark put up a career slash line of .262/.339/.485 with 251 home runs. He saw time with six different MLB teams, with the majority of his playing career being split between the Detroit Tigers and Arizona Diamondbacks.
Clark's expected resignation comes amid a federal investigation looking into whether MLBPA officials used "licensing money or equity to improperly enrich themselves," per The Athletic.
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Clark, 53, and the MLBPA were expected to start touring spring training facilities Tuesday. Their first stop — at Cleveland Guardians camp — was reportedly canceled, per The Athletic.
The reported news comes just months before the current CBA is set to expire Dec 1. The union and MLB owners are expected to engage in a furious labor battle ahead of the new CBA, which some expect could lead to a lockout ahead of the 2027 MLB season. There are already rumors suggesting the owners will push for a salary cap, something the players have opposed for years.
Clark has played a major role in helping negotiate previous CBAs for the players. He reportedly took an active part in negotiations as a player before eventually being hired by the MLBPA in 2010. Clark was initially a director of player relations before being hired as the union's executive director in 2013. He oversaw negotiations ahead of the contentious 2022 lockout, which resulted in opening day getting postponed by a week as negotiations extended into March.
Prior to working with the MLBPA, Clark experienced a 15-year career in the majors. A first baseman, Clark put up a career slash line of .262/.339/.485 with 251 home runs. He saw time with six different MLB teams, with the majority of his playing career being split between the Detroit Tigers and Arizona Diamondbacks.
Clark's expected resignation comes amid a federal investigation looking into whether MLBPA officials used "licensing money or equity to improperly enrich themselves," per The Athletic.
This story will be updated.
Continue reading...
