MLB sends memo to owners, executives outlining how they should act, operate during looming lockout
Yahoo Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- MLB has prepared for a likely lockout following the expiration of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on December 1, sending a 34-page memo to owners and executives outlining conduct during the lockout.
- During a lockout, players and team executives are prohibited from discussing business, with restrictions including no holiday cards sent after the lockout begins and no business conversations at player events.
- The league will remove player images, videos, and names from its website during the lockout, similar to the approach taken in 2021.
- Executives have been given talking points to assure fans that the 2027 season is expected to proceed as planned, with promises of credits or refunds for canceled games if necessary.
- Despite official statements about seeking an agreement, the lockout and protracted negotiations are anticipated to continue for months, increasing pressure on both sides to avoid losing games in the 2027 season.
