Bruce Meyer Reveals Players Face $500M Pay Cut With Salary Cap

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Bruce Meyer Reveals Players Face $500M Pay Cut With Salary Cap

Meyer warned players would receive a collective $500 million pay cut under a salary cap. The MLBPA opposes caps that other leagues use. "Players will receive a $500M pay cut if the salary cap were in place," Meyer said, per Bob Nightengale. This comes as labor talks loom with owners seeking more financial control amid record revenues.

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Orioles Outright Outfielder Michael Siani

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Orioles Outright Outfielder Michael Siani

Siani cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk. The 26-year-old glove-first outfielder owns a .220/.276/.270 line in 384 big league plate appearances. He stole 20 bases in 2024 and has tallied seven defensive runs saved along with 17 outs above average in over 1,000 innings in the outfield. The Orioles will keep him as non-roster depth.

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Bruce Meyer Admits MLB Sides Are Very Far Apart

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Bruce Meyer Admits MLB Sides Are Very Far Apart

“No question we’re very far apart,” Meyer said, per Bob Nightengale. The union chief delivered the blunt assessment as MLB and the MLBPA continue early negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement. Owners have proposed a $245 million salary cap and sweeping draft changes. The current deal expires on December 1, with a lockout very possible.

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MLB Players Association Rips Owners for Trying to Pit Players Against Players

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MLB Players Association Rips Owners for Trying to Pit Players Against Players

MLBPA fires back at owners amidst negotiations. “Owners’ attempts to pit players against players are nothing new, but they’ve failed in the past and will fail again now, because PA members remain unified,” the union said, per Bob Nightengale. The latest statement comes as owners proposed a salary cap, which the union says would cut compensation by more than $500M.

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MLB Cite $446M Payroll Gap in Push for 50-50 Revenue Split

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MLB Cite $446M Payroll Gap in Push for 50-50 Revenue Split

“The biggest issue baseball fans want solved is to strengthen the game by fixing the payroll disparity that leaves too many fans without hope of their team competing for a World Series,” Glen Caplin said. The proposal includes the largest minimum salary increase for over half of the players, plus a free-agent overhaul and a 50-50 revenue split.

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MLB Propose $1M Minimum Salary in Latest Labor Counter

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MLB Propose $1M Minimum Salary in Latest Labor Counter

MLB’s latest labor offer would raise the minimum salary from $780,000 to $1 million in 2027, below the players’ May push for $1.5 million. AP reported the bump applies to players with at least two years of service, while ESPN noted zero or one-year players could reach $1 million through a $900,000 salary plus $100,000 bonus as bargaining intensifies.

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