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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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Fox Sports broke the news in United States on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
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