
Opening Salvo in 2026 MLB CBA Talks: Basics Only
MLB and the MLB Players Association opened the 2026 collective bargaining talks in New York with a preliminary session that outlined each side’s positions; formal proposals will come later. With the current CBA expiring December 1, 2026, negotiations could become contentious given past lockouts and ongoing debates over a league salary cap and floor, revenue sharing, and how to balance big- and small-market clubs, even as the sport enjoys rising popularity and looming broadcast deals.













