MLB owners push salary cap in new CBA negotiations

Players union has rejected the proposal in principle, with all planned schedule and playoff changes tied to cap approval.

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MLB team owners are pushing for implementation of a salary cap as part of the new collective bargaining agreement. ^[3] CBS Sports reports the players union has labelled the cap proposal a non-starter. CNBC confirms all proposed schedule and playoff changes are contingent on players agreeing to adopt both the league salary cap and a salary floor. ^[1] The Major League Baseball Players Association stated the proposal would gut player rights and compensation, but confirmed it will review the full submitted document. ^[2]

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All proposed schedule and playoff changes are contingent upon MLB players agreeing to adopt a league salary cap and salary floor. · CNBCUnited States
The Major League Baseball Players Association stated the salary cap proposal would gut player rights and compensation, but confirmed it will review the full proposal. · CNBCUnited States
MLB team owners are pushing for the implementation of a salary cap in the new CBA, which the MLB Players Association has stated is a non-starter. · CBS Sports

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