MLB Players Association
Topps reviews its options after losing MLB rights
Iconic trading card company said it was blindsided by actions of MLB, MLBPA
Kathy Carter on the preparations for LA28
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Kathy Carter, LA28 chief revenue officer. Eric and Chris also discuss several dramatic moves in the global sports data business, the rapidly transforming market for sports trading cards and collectibles, and the National Hockey League’s landmark decision to allow jersey advertising.
MLB, MLBPA shifting exclusive trading card rights to Fanatics
Creation of new joint venture to end long-running MLB tie with Topps
MLB set for normal 2022 schedule if labor environment allows it
Collective bargaining issues could prevent plans for full season next year
Advocacy group loses injunction bid in MLB ASG lawsuit
US District Court judge calls organization's legal case "weak and muddled"
MLB brands $1.1bn ASG lawsuit as “political theatrics”
League argues for its rights as a private entity to stage events where it pleases
MLB, MLBPA hit with lawsuit over ASG relocation
Conservative advocacy group seeks $1.1bn in compensatory, punitive damages
MLBPA builds up assets further as labor clouds darken
Union continues historic practice of heavy saving late in labor cycles
MLBPA files labor grievance regarding 2020 MLB season
Union seeking an estimated $500m in damages
Topps creates NFT baseball cards
Trading card company grows presence in blockchain-based collectibles
MLB moves 2021 All-Star Game out of Atlanta
Dramatic shift of showcase event follows restrictive new voting law in state
Manfred aiming for full MLB ballparks by midseason
Commissioner is hopeful of benefiting from increased vaccine rollout
Dodgers dominate latest MLB jersey sales rankings
Team's first World Series title in 32 years drives fan spending
Player service time issue comes to forefront in MLB
Players denounce admission of manipulation by former Mariners executive
Mariners president and CEO Mather resigns
Departure follows of series of incendiary comments made regarding players, team operations
MLB, MLBPA strike deal for 2021 health protocols
Expanded playoffs, universal designated hitter will not return this season
2021 MLB season to start on time as union rejects delay
Players refuse management bid for 154-game season starting in late April
Sony extends MLB video game title to Xbox platforms
Broadened availability contemplated in multiyear contract extension