How President Trump And The Blue Wave Could Factor In MLB’s Labor Battle
MLB is headed for a lockout on Dec. 1st. Here's how President Trump, the NLRB, and the blue wave in Congress could play a factor if the lockout drags out.
Major League Baseball (MLB) is on the brink of imposing a lockout on players on December 1st, as it pushes to implement a salary cap. This move comes with the potential influence of political forces, including President Trump, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), and the newly elected Congress that could factor into the labor battle.
If the lockout extends into the regular season, political leaders on both sides of the aisle may become involved. President Trump has already expressed his support for a salary cap, stating that without it, "you don't have a sport" as seen in other professional leagues. Additionally, the newly elected Congress, which includes a sizable Democratic majority, may be more inclined to insert itself into the dispute compared to the past.
The potential consequences include attempting to remove MLB's antitrust exemption, which would further empower players and weaken the league's control over various aspects of the sport.
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