Peter Bayer, a former minor league pitcher, has spent the past two seasons on the MLB’s banned list for betting on baseball. The Commissioner’s Office recently denied Bayer’s latest request for reinstatement, which means he will not be eligible to apply again until after the 2023 World Series. According to The Athletic, Bayer’s story of... Continue Reading →
Photo via Forbes.com This past weekend, Major League Baseball (MLB) made groundbreaking progress with its counterpart, the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA). Minor League baseball players have been attempting to unionize for years, and Commissioner Manfred announced that the league and the owners are prepared to recognize the union. This may be a move... Continue Reading →
Photo via CBS Sports Following the most prolific labor dispute Major League Baseball (MLB) has seen in over 25 years, there seems to be more trouble on the horizon for the league. This time it regards the Minor League players and their wages. In a wage violation litigation dating back to 2014 a federal district... Continue Reading →
As we enter 2022, the Covid-19 pandemic is still surging with the new Omicron variant. Businesses of all types have taken substantial financial hits throughout the pandemic, specifically hotels, fitness clubs, tour bus companies and minor league baseball clubs - all of which are seeking billions of dollars in new Covid-19 relief aid. These... Continue Reading →
Following up on my initial post regarding Major League Baseball’s (MLB’s) proposal to provide housing for Minor League players beginning in 2022, the details of that proposal have finally surfaced. The policy is expected to provide furnished housing to over 90% of Minor League players across every level, as long as they are playing... Continue Reading →
Following a unanimous decision in September by Major League Baseball (MLB) owners, MLB will cover the housing costs of minor league players beginning in 2022. For nearly 5,000 affiliated minor league baseball players, this is an incredible development. It has been an ongoing difficulty for minor league players to secure affordable in-season housing. This... Continue Reading →
Photo Source: Al Behrman/AP Unprecedented may be the most frequently used word in the country this year. For months, you couldn't see a commercial break without companies mentioning how we are in "unprecedented times." For Minor League Baseball (MiLB) and Major League Baseball (MLB), these are truly unprecedented times in their relationship. Not only did... Continue Reading →