Overview
- Clark’s departure was reported by multiple outlets and a formal announcement is expected later today, according to the Associated Press and others.
- The MLBPA canceled the scheduled start of its spring‑training tour, including an abruptly scrapped meeting with the Cleveland Guardians.
- The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York is examining OneTeam Partners and the MLBPA’s Players Way initiative for alleged misuse of licensing money; no criminal charges have been announced.
- The current collective bargaining agreement expires on Dec. 1, and owners are expected to push for a salary cap, raising the prospect of another lockout, per recent public signals and prior comments from Commissioner Rob Manfred.
- Deputy executive director Bruce Meyer is expected to serve as the union’s lead negotiator, while player leaders such as Marcus Semien said they had no advance notice and expressed concern about distractions heading into talks.