The Latest Breaking News from Major League Baseball Players Association

MLB Players' Union Rejects Effort To Oust Negotiator

MLBPA responds to effort to remove chief negotiator, emphasizing unity and addressing challenges within the union. Stay updated with AP MLB for more news.

Top News · Mar 25, 2024

Labor battle with Minor League Baseball?

The grueling life of a minor leaguer has bocame the stuff of legend, explored in films like "Bull Durham"

Salon · Sep 10, 2022

MLB will recognize minor league players union

The Major League Baseball Players Association launched the unionization drive on Aug. 28 and told MLB on Tuesday it had obtained signed authorization cards from the approximately 5,000 to 6,500 players with minor league contracts.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 9, 2022

Rickey Henderson’s quest for respect and the dawn of MLB’s big money era

In an extract from his new book on the Hall of Famer, Howard Bryant explores how fans and athletes reacted as serious money entered baseball

The Guardian - US · Jul 20, 2022

Major League Baseball Players Association launches $1 million fund for stadium workers as owners’ lockout drags on

NEW YORK — The players are stepping up and giving back to those unfairly affected by MLB’s lockout.

Tribune News Service · Mar 4, 2022

MLB cancels spring training games through March 4

The announcement came with the work stoppage in its 79th day, and a day after economic talks between the management and the Major League Baseball Players Association lasted just 15 minutes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 18, 2022

MLB players union rejects owners’ request for federal mediator, urges league to meet at the table

NEW YORK — Twenty-one hours after Major League Baseball requested federal mediation, rather than issuing its planned counteroffer, the Major League Baseball Players Association rejected the league’s request.

Tribune News Service · Feb 4, 2022