Manfred Says Trump Is Interested in MLB CBA Talks as 2027 Season Faces Lockout Risk
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 14
Manfred Says Trump Is Interested in MLB CBA Talks as 2027 Season Faces Lockout Risk
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 14
Summary
Rob Manfred said Donald Trump is "interested" in MLB's collective bargaining talks but added he would "pass" on inviting presidential help ahead of the All-Star Game.
December is the deadline for the current CBA, and the 2027 season is already at risk because owners have formally proposed MLB's first salary cap since 1994 talks—a nonstarter for players.
Trump last month called it "shocking" that baseball still lacks a salary cap, aligning himself with owners on the issue after earlier stepping into college-sports policy.
1994-95 is the closest precedent: that labor fight canceled the postseason and cut the next season to 144 games, a backdrop as MLB tries to protect gains from faster-play rule changes and stronger attendance.