The Major League Baseball Players Association today issued the following statement with regard to recent remarks made by Seattle Mariners President and CEO Kevin Mather:
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Release: 131 Players Become XX(B) Free Agents
One hundred thirty-one players today were declared XX(B) free agents. Additional players may become XX(B) free agents pending option decisions in their Uniform Player Contracts.
147 Players today were declared XX(B) free agents. Additional Players may become XX(B) free agents pending option decisions in their Uniform Player Contracts.
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Have heard reported offer of 250M for 8 yrs for Machado by White Sox isn’t right. May or may not be close, but guess would be that at least today it’s a bit lower. Higher than 175 but lower than 250. At least at moment. (So yes, we still don’t have facts, just educated guesses.)
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130 Players Become XX(B) Free Agents
One hundred thirty players were declared XX(B) free agents at the conclusion of the 2023 season. Additional players may become XX(B) free agents pending option decisions in their Uniform Player Contracts.
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Executive Director Tony Clark issued the following statement in response to the revelation in The Athletic’s story today that MLB awards a “championship belt” to the club that does the “best job” in arbitration:
160 Players today were declared XX(B) free agents. Additional Players may become XX(B) free agents pending option decisions in their Uniform Player Contracts.
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The Players Association and the
@MLBPlayersTrust
announce Nelson Cruz and Freddie Freeman win top honors in 2020 Players Choice Awards Presented by
@Topps
Congratulations to the LA Dodgers on winning the World Series. We’re obviously concerned with respect to the report of a positive test and we will work with Players, their families and the league to see that all precautionary health and safety protocols are followed.
MLB & MLBPA To Make Joint Donation of $1 Million to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum to Complement Efforts to Raise Awareness of History & Impact of Negro Leagues
Tommy Lasorda built a legacy as one of baseball’s great managers and ambassadors across seven decades in Brooklyn and Los Angeles. We extend our sympathies to his family, friends and the many Dodgers fans who connected with him across generations.
Reporters, editors, photographers, & other staffers of the
@BostonGlobe
will hold a socially distant
#FairnessAtFenway
rally at Fenway Park on Aug. 9 to demand that Red Sox & Globe owner John Henry provide a fair contract to the nearly 300 employees in the Boston Newspaper Guild.
The Players Association mourns the loss of our union member and Phillies prospect Corey Phelan. We extend our condolences to his family, friends and teammates.
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Francisco Lindor Honored as 2023 Players Trust Philanthropist of the Year
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star shortstop to receive $25,000 grant for his scholarship fund
Major League Baseball Players Association Executive Director Tony Clark today released the following statement on the passing of John Lewis and CT Vivian: