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MLB Faces 2027 Games on the Line Amid Salary-Cap Standoff
sports1 month ago

MLB Faces 2027 Games on the Line Amid Salary-Cap Standoff

MLB owners and players are reportedly willing to cancel games in the 2027 season if a salary cap is pursued, with ESPN's Jeff Passan noting both sides are prepared to take losses. The MLB Players Association has no plans to engage on a cap, and a March deadline is seen as when the possibility of losing games becomes real. The debate centers on parity and earning potential, as high-spending teams like the Dodgers and Mets contrast with lower-spending clubs such as the Guardians and Pirates.

via Bleacher Report|
#collective-bargaining#mlb#mlbpa
Triller Ghosts Workers as It Bets Big on SpaceX
business2 months ago

Triller Ghosts Workers as It Bets Big on SpaceX

Triller, the Nasdaq-listed app once angling to rival TikTok, has left eight employees unpaid for about a year, cut off their emails and health benefits, and reduced headcount as it pivots toward strategic ventures including a SpaceX stake worth over $400 million; auditors warn of going-concern risk amid heavy losses, the company has been delisted and reinstated, and workers have filed wage claims and lawsuits seeking hundreds of thousands in back pay.

via Business Insider|
#business#going-concern#payroll
Payroll and People: MLB players rate clubs on culture and resources
sports2 months ago

Payroll and People: MLB players rate clubs on culture and resources

More than 100 MLB players across 23 teams weighed in on which clubs have good or bad reputations. The poll shows big‑market teams that prioritize player care and resources—the Dodgers, Yankees, Cubs, Blue Jays and Braves—are viewed most favorably, while low‑payroll or under‑resourced clubs (Rockies, Pirates, A’s, White Sox, Angels) are seen as having poorer reputations. A recurring theme: how teams treat players and their families, plus investment in development and facilities, largely shapes these perceptions, with Brewers cited as a standout positive example among small markets.

via The New York Times|
#baseball#mlb#payroll
Soto questions MLB’s cap plan as Mets’ massive payroll looms
sports2 months ago

Soto questions MLB’s cap plan as Mets’ massive payroll looms

MLB’s first salary-cap offer would set a $245.3 million cap and a $171.2 million floor for 2027 with a 50-50 revenue split. Juan Soto, the center of the Mets’ $765 million contract, would take up a large slice of cap space, prompting him to reject the idea and argue baseball is thriving without a cap. Mets teammates and the union oppose caps, warning it could worsen payroll disparity, while the current Mets payroll sits around $368 million and Soto accounts for about 16% of it. The debate underscores the difficulty of fitting huge preexisting contracts under a hard cap and may involve transition provisions.

via The New York Times|
#juan-soto#mlb#new-york-mets
Mets’ Big-Price Blues: Money Can’t Buy Wins
sports3 months ago

Mets’ Big-Price Blues: Money Can’t Buy Wins

The article argues that despite a massive payroll (around $380 million), the Mets have stumbled to a 10-21 start, found to be the worst offense in baseball and last in the NL East, undermining their playoff chances (down from about 87% on Opening Day to under 30%). It critiques the Stearns-era approach of signing expensive veterans who haven’t produced, notes injuries and aging players as widespread issues, and highlights some bright spots in the farm system and young pitching. With ownership under Steve Cohen seeking results, the piece suggests accountability for leadership and a potential need for strategic shifts if on-field performance doesn’t rebound quickly, as the money-to-wins equation is not working this season.

via The Guardian|
#analytics#baseball#front-office
Braves Surge, Rockies Rise, and Payroll Pitfalls Define Early 2026 MLB
sports3 months ago

Braves Surge, Rockies Rise, and Payroll Pitfalls Define Early 2026 MLB

Through 30 games, the Braves own the league with elite offense and solid run prevention, signaling a true redemption arc. Meanwhile, a cluster of high-priced teams (Mets, Phillies, Blue Jays, Red Sox, Astros) are underperforming enough to spark managerial questions and playoff doubts. The Rockies are quietly rising under DePodesta with improved pitching and offense, Tony Vitello’s Giants face scrutiny after a slow start, and Murakami’s power surge provides a bright spotlight for the White Sox. Orioles’ expensive investments still lag, even as rookies nab early extensions signifying cost certainty amid CBA uncertainty. Dodgers’ megadeals look less efficient, José Soriano has emerged as an ace for the Angels, and the league’s shrinking strike zone is nudging scoring higher. In short, money isn’t everything—young talent and rule changes are reshaping the 2026 pace.

via Bleacher Report|
#2026-season#mlb#payroll
Payroll Blues Sweep Five Big-Market Clubs in 2026
sports4 months ago

Payroll Blues Sweep Five Big-Market Clubs in 2026

The Mets aren’t alone in a payroll-fueled slump: Phillies, Blue Jays, Red Sox, and Astros join them in underperforming, with a combined 43-74 through Tuesday, making them early contenders for the season’s biggest disappointment. The piece argues the blame lies more with front-office architects (Stearns, Dombrowski, Brown, Atkins, Breslow) than managers, though ownership influence and continued pressure on Mendoza, Thomson and Espada—despite notable extensions and resumes—complicate the path forward for these high-profile clubs.

via New York Post|
#crisis#managers#mets
Mets’ 12-Game Slide Highlights the Gap Between Big Payroll and On-Field Return
sports4 months ago

Mets’ 12-Game Slide Highlights the Gap Between Big Payroll and On-Field Return

New York’s Mets extended their 12-game losing streak, the longest in MLB this season, underscoring a painful disconnect between a massive payroll and on-field results. Despite moments like Francisco Lindor’s three-run homer and a strong start from Nolan McLean, a brutal ninth-inning meltdown sealed a staggering defeat as the team sits with the worst record in baseball and faces scrutiny over roster-building, leadership, and the pressure on owner Steve Cohen and GM David Stearns to translate spending into wins.

via CNN|
#baseball#losing-streak#mets
politics4 months ago

DHS Payroll Goes Dry in May Amid Funding Standoff

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned that the department will run out of funds to pay salaries in the first week of May, as payroll—about $1.6 billion every two weeks—draws down and emergency funds are exhausted. Congress is weighing a funding package that would cover most DHS agencies but delay funding for ICE and CBP, with Republicans pressing a reconciliation path for immigration enforcement and Democrats accusing it of a blank check. About two‑thirds of DHS staff are furloughed, and Trump has pushed a June 1 deadline on immigration enforcement funding, tapping a $10 billion border‑security pot that has dwindled to around $1.4 billion.

via Politico|
#dhs#funding#homeland-security
High Payroll, Higher Pressure: Mets, Phillies, Astros Under Managerial Scrutiny
sports4 months ago

High Payroll, Higher Pressure: Mets, Phillies, Astros Under Managerial Scrutiny

A trio of high-spending MLB clubs—Mets, Phillies, and Astros—are under increased scrutiny as their on-field struggles raise the specter of in-season managerial changes. The piece argues that while firings aren’t guaranteed, owners in New York, Philadelphia, and Houston may feel compelled to act if rosters underperform, given the heavy payrolls and elevated expectations. Mendoza, Thomson, and Espada each face mounting pressure amid injuries, aging stars, and roster rebuilding challenges, with past examples suggesting that quick midseason moves can backfire or pay off depending on leadership and player performance.

via The New York Times|
#astros#managers#mets
Padres' record $3.9B sale signals a new era of payroll ambition
sports4 months ago

Padres' record $3.9B sale signals a new era of payroll ambition

Padres players react to the record $3.9 billion sale to a group led by Jose Feliciano and Kwanza Jones, viewing it as a sign of San Diego’s growing market and a potential boost for payroll flexibility. Players like Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. express optimism that new owners will invest in the roster, while noting that the broader implications include salary-cap debates and upcoming labor talks.

via San Diego Union-Tribune|
#mlb#ownership#padres
DHS workers go unpaid amid partial shutdown as CNN seeks employee stories
politics4 months ago

DHS workers go unpaid amid partial shutdown as CNN seeks employee stories

Thousands of Department of Homeland Security employees are working without pay during a partial government shutdown, after President Trump ordered TSA workers to be paid. About 92% of DHS’s roughly 272,000 staff remain on duty with no clear end in sight. CNN is asking DHS employees who haven’t received pay to share how the shutdown has affected them for a future story.

via CNN|
#dhs#federal#payroll
Dodgers’ Playbook: Culture, Deferred Deals, and a Players-Only Plane
sports5 months ago

Dodgers’ Playbook: Culture, Deferred Deals, and a Players-Only Plane

The Dodgers are building a modern dynasty through a culture-first approach that emphasizes preparation, accountability, and leadership from stars like Betts and Freeman, paired with savvy payroll tactics (structure and deferrals that free up luxury-tax space) and innovative operations (a players-only plane) to attract and retain top talent, maximize postseason readiness, and fund big signings like Ohtani, Diaz, and Tucker—positioning them as a destination team in a high-spending market while pursuing back-to-back titles and a third championship in the era.

via Sports Illustrated|
#analytics#baseball#culture