MLB Raises Salary Cap Offer, Pushes Start Back to 2028
Management is continuing its ardent push for a hard cap and floor.
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White Sox Owner Mat Ishbia Endorses MLB Salary Cap—and Floor
The club owner told FOS he supports major economic reform.
Rays Clinch Pennant, Head to Small-Market World Series
The Rays clinched their third American League pennant.
Small-Market Brewers Clinch First NL Pennant With Sweep of Dodgers
Milwaukee is advancing to its first World Series since 1982.
MLB Division Series Extends Postseason Ratings Streak
Fox Sports and TNT Sports saw initial viewership lifts in the Division Series.
TV Networks Could Be Rooting For Looming MLB Lockout To Hit A Certain Length Over An Expensive Contract Clause
MLB owners could theoretically lock players out in 2027 while trying to win a labor fight over things like a salary cap. There is now one fairly expensive reason they might not want that fight lasting too long: miss 60 games per team, and some television networks apparently get an extra year of baseball. Most […] The post TV Networks Could Be Rooting For Looming MLB Lockout To Hit A Certain Length Over An Expensive Contract Clause appeared first on BroBible.
MLBPA Builds $519M War Chest as CBA Showdown Looms
The union’s financial holdings have reached unprecedented levels. The post MLBPA Builds $519M War Chest as CBA Showdown Looms appeared first on Front Office Sports.
NFL Approves Plan to Use Replacement Refs if Talks Stall
League owners ratify a measure that would aid replacement referees. The post NFL Approves Plan to Use Replacement Refs if Talks Stall appeared first on Front Office Sports.
What to know about replacement players ahead of a possible MLB lockout
The NFL is preparing for replacement officials, and we'll see whether MLB does the same with players in case of a lockout.
Steelers’ Mike McCarthy bites tongue on replacement referee conversation
An NFL referee lockout may be looming, but Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy, once a victim of the infamous replacement refs in 2012, isn’t eager to talk about it. While the NFL’s coaches, general managers, and owners are gathering in Arizona this weekend for their annual offseason meetings, the league’s officials seem to be […] The post Steelers’ Mike McCarthy bites tongue on replacement referee conversation appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NFL Replacement Refs Are Coming Back For The 2026 Season Whether Fans Like It Or Not
Dread it. Run from it. But whether we like it or not, it appears that replacement referees are set to return to the NFL for the 2026 season. According to ESPN, NFL owners are becoming increasing concerned with the state of labor negotiations with the NFL Referees Assocation and also preparing to hire over 100 replacement refs for the […] The post NFL Replacement Refs Are Coming Back For The 2026 Season Whether Fans Like It Or Not appeared first on BroBible.
NFL preparing for replacement referees in 2026 amid labor negotiations
There is a level of concern among NFL owners, as negotiations with the NFL Referees Association have not made any progress. That means that there is a good chance that replacement referees will be on the field when the season starts, and that’s what the NFL plans to do, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. […] The post NFL preparing for replacement referees in 2026 amid labor negotiations appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NFL referee standoff is about more than pay as league pushes toward a deeper power shift
The NFL’s labor standoff with game officials has moved past a standard compensation fight. League officials are preparing to hire and train replacement referees beginning…
NFL referee union director releases statement amid heated labor negotiations
NFL replacement refs may be making a comeback. Amid reportedly bitter negotiations between the league and the NFL Referees Association (NFLRA), the officials’ union executive director, Scott Green, put out a statement that paints a rather contentious picture. “Apparently ‘League sources’ are continuing to put out false and misleading information instead of wanting to meet […] The post NFL referee union director releases statement amid heated labor negotiations appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NFLPA Is “Closely Monitoring” As League Faces Serious Issue With Referees
This year could be tumultuous for the league.
NFL Plans to Avoid ‘Fail Mary’ Repeat With Replay Safety Net
As the labor situation stalls, the league makes more alternate plans. The post NFL Plans to Avoid ‘Fail Mary’ Repeat With Replay Safety Net appeared first on Front Office Sports.
MLB Season Arrives With Some Momentum, but Labor Fights Loom
The season begins with plenty of star power, but labor and media questions. The post MLB Season Arrives With Some Momentum, but Labor Fights Loom appeared first on Front Office Sports.