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Tony Clark Resigns as MLBPA Chief During Probes, Union Prepares for Contentious CBA Talks

Player leaders are turning to deputy Bruce Meyer to steer bargaining during ongoing federal and internal investigations.

Overview

  • An internal union review found evidence of an inappropriate relationship between Clark and his sister-in-law, a staffer hired in 2023, leading the players’ executive subcommittee to request his resignation.
  • Federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of New York are investigating the MLBPA’s ties to OneTeam Partners and the union-funded youth venture Players Way, which reportedly received about $3.9 million while staging few events.
  • The executive board met but did not name a successor, and the subcommittee retained former federal prosecutor Adam L. Braverman as outside counsel.
  • The MLBPA canceled the planned start of its spring‑training staff tour, including a Tuesday session with the Cleveland Guardians, as bargaining is expected to pick up soon with the CBA expiring Dec. 1.
  • Players such as Marcus Semien and Tarik Skubal voiced confidence in Bruce Meyer as lead negotiator, with owners expected to push a salary cap and a lockout viewed as a real possibility.