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Here are the changes MLB owners and players have suggested, but what do YOU want?

MLB owners and representatives from players’ union began preliminary negotiations on a new labor deal earlier this year, and each side has made suggestions on changes they want to make to the game. Many of these proposals are simply bargaining…

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 4:00 PM
Here are the changes MLB owners and players have suggested, but what do YOU want?
Key Things to Know
  • MLB owners and the players' union exchanged labor proposals covering economics, roster rules, and schedule adjustments.
  • Owners proposed a $245 million salary cap, a $171 million floor, and equal pooling of local TV revenue.
  • Players proposed increasing the Competitive Balance Tax to $300 million and penalizing payrolls under $150 million.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Major League Baseball owners and the players' union have outlined preliminary proposals for a new collective bargaining agreement. Owners suggested establishing a $245 million salary cap with a $171 million floor, pooling local TV revenue equally among all 30 clubs, capping contract lengths at five years, eliminating deferrals, and shortening the regular season to 154 games.

In response, players proposed raising the Competitive Balance Tax threshold to $300 million, implementing a penalty for payrolls under $150 million, and raising the league minimum salary to $1.5 million. The union also suggested lowering free agency eligibility to five years for players over 30 and expanding the pre-arbitration bonus pool to $180 million.

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