A Mets ace, Max Scherzer stands to lose around $233,000 per day because of canceled games. He wants to fix the system for players who make exponentially less.
Category: Major League Baseball Players Assn
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MLB Lockout: Another Deadline Set for Canceling Games
While a 162-game season is still theoretically on the table, the latest talks could lead to another week of canceled games.
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M.L.B. Cancels Another Week of Games as Lockout Continues
The league and the players negotiated long after another self-imposed deadline, but a deal could not be reached to save a 162-game season.
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MLB Lockout Ends and 162-Game Season Will Be Played
After a long series of deadlines, threats and delays, a tentative agreement was reached and a full 162-game season should begin on April 7.
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Chris Rowley’s Journey from West Point to the Toronto Blue Jays to Law School
Chris Rowley was the first West Point graduate to make it to the majors. Now he’s getting a law degree on a union scholarship. His goal? Reform the minors.
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MLB and Union Disagree on Salary Cap as Cable Networks Crumble
The New York Times – Sports:The head of the players’ union spoke out against the concept of a salary cap, but team owners remain concerned about the sport’s economic model as cable networks struggle.
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Manny Machado Gets First Violation of MLB’s Pitch Clock
The New York Times – Sports:Manny Machado was issued a strike for not being ready in the batter’s box as baseball got its first look at a sped-up game.