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With the current labor deal nearing its end, owners and players trade public warnings, and a potential lockout in 2027 moves back into focus.
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred's recent comments on a salary cap system prompted a strong response from baseball's union.
Major League Baseball is set for an explosive labor war after the 2026 season. Here's what is being said about a possible salary cap:
I ran a poll around that time, asking, “Do you want a salary cap in the next MLB CBA?” 36,589 people responded, and two-thirds said yes. It was later pointed out to me that I should have made clear that a cap comes with a floor.