MLBPA’s Bruce Meyer calls out MLB as drama continues

The collective bargaining agreement between MLB and the MLBPA ends December 1, and the two sides are working towards a new deal. The negotiations are not going well, though. Many players have united in their opposition to a salary cap, while the league is pushing one.

Now, MLBPA interim executive director Bruce Meyer is calling out the league, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today.

“MLBPA interim executive Bruce Meyer insists that all 30 teams have the ability to compete now with this same CBA, but many teams choose not to contend, saying MLB’s proposals are the ‘ultimate excuse not to compete,'” Nightengale posted on X, formerly Twitter.

Meyer is responding to a campaign from MLB. MLB has started a “Level the Field” campaign, claiming fans’ support for a salary cap. This is a system that has long been rejected by the players. The idea of a salary cap was last proposed in 1994. This led to a strike from the players, lasting 232 days from the middle of August 1994 through April 2, 1995. It cancelled over 900 games, plus the 1994 playoffs and World Series.

MLB has had one work stoppage since then. A lockout occurred in 2021-22, starting in December 2021 and ending on March 10, 2022.  The sticking point then was luxury tax thresholds and minimum salaries. While opening day was delayed, a full 162 gam schedule was played.

Overall, there have been nine work stoppages from 1972 through the present. Only three times have games been lost due to a work stoppage, but without a new collective bargaining agreement in place.

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