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Major League Baseball, Union Could Let Big Leaguers in 2028 Olympics During Extended All-Star Break (Copy)
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 15 – MLB and the players' union are working on logistics to allow major leaguers to compete in the 2028 Olympics during an extended All-Star break, with scheduling and insurance as key concerns.
- Amid preparations for the 2028 Olympics, Rob Manfred and Tony Clark said plans are moving ahead exploring the possibility of using major leaguers in the event, on an extended All-Star break.
- Following the absence of 40-man roster players, MLB did not allow participation in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, when Nippon Professional Baseball paused its season and Japan beat the U.S. 2-0 in the gold medal game.
- Considering the 2028 season, Tony Clark said insurance and support for non-participating players are among the issues under discussion.
- During meetings ahead of the All-Star Game, Rob Manfred noted MLB is exploring including major leaguers in the 2028 Olympics, calling it `an opportunity to market the game on a really global stage`.
- The World Baseball Softball Confederation said Monday the baseball tournament will be played July 15-20 at Dodger Stadium, and Tony Clark, union head, said, 'We're hopeful that we can figure our way through it.
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