Report: MLB commissioner Rob Manfred confronted by Bryce Harper during clubhouse meeting
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Baseball's collective bargaining agreement expires Dec. 1, 2026, and some players are concerned about a possible management push for a salary cap. Harper is a two-time NL MVP and one of the game's marquee names, making his confrontation with Manfred more noteworthy.
Manfred and some owners have cited payroll disparity as one of baseball's biggest problems, while at the same time MLB is working to address a revenue decline from regional sports networks. Unlike the NFL, NBA, and NHL, baseball has never had a salary cap because its players staunchly oppose one.
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