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Tony Clark Resigns as MLBPA Executive Director Ahead of 2026 CBA Talks
- Tony Clark, the MLBPA executive director, resigned today, a baseball official who spoke on condition of anonymity reported on Feb. 17, 2026.
- With the CBA set to expire Dec. 1, MLB owners are expected to press for a salary cap, while the MLBPA faces a federal probe into OneTeam Partners.
- Players reacted with shock after the union canceled its staff's annual tour of the 30 spring training camps and the Cleveland Guardians' spring meeting, with no advance notice given.
- Clark's successor will inherit a negotiation year that carries lockout threats and potential canceled games, while Bruce Meyer, deputy executive director and expected lead negotiator, prepares for talks.
- Clark, who led the union since 2013, earned $2.2 million with a contract extended through 2027 and guided the 2016 and 2022 collective bargaining agreements.
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Tony Clark resigns as MLBPA director amid investigation
MLBPA executive director Tony Clark resigned from his position Tuesday, mere months before the start of a potential lockout. The resignation came the same day that Clark was supposed to begin his annual tour of spring training camps. Clark, 53, had been in the position since 2013. The 15-year major league veteran has been under investigation by the Eastern District of New York since last summer for improper use of licensing money. ESPN reporte…
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