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FILE - Major League Baseball Players Association Executive Director Tony Clark answers a question during a news conference in New York on March 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Clark resigns as MLB players’ union boss ahead of labor talks

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

FILE - Major League Baseball Players Association Executive Director Tony Clark answers a question during a news conference in New York on March 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

MLB players union gathers to prepare for potentially contentious labor negotiations in 2026

By David Brandt - Associated Press

New York Yankees, right fielder Aaron Judge of the American League, signs autographs during batting practice the MLB baseball All-Star game, Monday, July 14, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

MLB, union could let big leaguers in 2028 Olympics during extended All-Star break

Associated Press

Major League Baseball Players Association Executive Director Tony Clark, right, answers a question at a news conference in their offices in New York, Friday, March 11, 2022, as Bruce Meyer, Senior Director, Collective Bargaining & Legal, sits at left. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File) **FILE**

MLB players’ executive subcommittee appears to reject lawyer Harry Marino

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole throws during a baseball spring training workout Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

MLB union says 2-second cut to pitch clock too soon for some pitchers

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred speaks during a news conference in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021. Owners locked out players at 12:01 a.m. Thursday following the expiration of the sport's five-year collective bargaining agreement. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

MLB’s spat with union points to lengthy lockout

By Stephen Hawkins and Ronald Blum - Associated Press

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred poses with fans before Game 1 of a baseball World Series Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. Manfred said he hopes to keep two of this year's innovations: expanded playoffs and starting extra innings with runners on second base. (AP Photo/Ron Blum

AP Interview: Manfred likes larger playoff, runner in extras

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 6, 2020, file photo, Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred answers questions at a press conference during baseball owners meetings in Orlando, Fla. Manfred tells The Associated Press that the commissioner's office, teams and the players' association &quot;owe it to our fans to be better than we've been the last three months.&quot; (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

AP Interview: Manfred: `We owe it to our fans to be better’

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred answers questions at a press conference during MLB baseball owners meetings, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) **FILE**

MLB plans 60-game slate, shortest since 1878 as union balks

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

Baseball Commissioner Robert D. Manfred Jr. makes an opening statement during the baseball draft Wednesday, June 10, 2020 in Secaucus, N.J. (Alex Trautwig/MLB Photos via AP) ** FILE **

Rob Manfred, Tony Clark reach MLB framework: 60 games, full prorated pay

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2019, file photo, baseball commissioner Rob Manfred speaks to the media at the owners meeting in Arlington, Texas. The chance that there will be no Major League Baseball season increased substantially Monday, June 15, 2020, when the commissioner's office told the players' association it will not proceed with a schedule amid the coronavirus pandemic unless the union waives its right to claim management violated a March agreement between the feuding sides. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

MLB thinks Manfred has framework with Clark, union stays mum

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

In this Feb. 19, 2017, file photo, Tony Clark, executive director of the Major League Players Association, answers questions at a news conference in Phoenix. Major League Baseball rejected the players' offer for a 114-game regular season in the pandemic-delayed season with no additional salary cuts and told the union it did not plan to make a counterproposal, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday, June 3, 2020, because no statements were authorized. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File) **FILE**

MLB players reaffirm pay stance, no deal with teams in sight

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

New York Yankees' Zack Britton delivers a pitch during the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

MLB wants to ban in-game video, union would allow

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Houston Astros outfielders Josh Reddick and George Springer duck for cover as Michael Brantley runs after a fly ball during spring training baseball practice, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020 in West Palm Beach, Fla. (Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Reddick says he, teammates have received death threats

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred takes questions about the Houston Astros during a news conference at the Atlanta Braves' spring training facility Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in North Port, Fla. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Player discipline possible for future sign-stealing offenses

By JAKE SEINER - Associated Press

Testing, no suspensions for opioids considered likely in MLB

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred speaks during a news conference before a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees, Saturday, June 29, 2019, in London. Major League Baseball makes its European debut game today at London Stadium. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

MLB union wants more competition, more money for young stars

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred speaks during a news conference before a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees, Saturday, June 29, 2019, in London. Major League Baseball makes its European debut game today at London Stadium. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

MLB scraps 2020 Asia opener; Manfred eyes more Europe games

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 19, 2017, file photo, Executive Director of the Major League Players Association, Tony Clark, answers questions at a news conference in Phoenix. Players' union head Tony Clark is guarding against drawing any conclusions about the free-agent market based on Manny Machado’s contract and says Adam Wainwright’s recent comments about a possible strike were in line with the level of concern he hears from the pitcher’s colleagues. Clark met with the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, starting his spring training tour as several top players still look for teams. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File) **FILE**

Tony Clark: Manny Machado’s deal doesn’t mean free agent system is working

By Jay Cohen - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 17, 2015, file photo, Major League Baseball Players Association executive director Tony Clark talks to the media before a spring training exhibition baseball game in Lakeland, Fla. Baseball players are concerned the Seattle Mariners have become yet another rebuilding team and may be joined by others. Union head Tony Clark and new collective bargaining director Bruce Meyer said Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018 their members also are concerned about rapid change in the way games are played, such as the increased use of relief pitchers, and are willing to speak with management this offseason about whether counteracting changes are needed.(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

MLB players concerned about retooling teams, attendance drop

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press