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Baseball union head criticizes MLB salary cap ad campaign, says claims of economic woe are perverse
By Ronald Blum, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 14, 2026
· 5 min read
The head of baseball's players' union chastised management on Tuesday for its advertising campaign in support of a salary cap while Commissioner Rob Manfred maintained the proposal was developed in response to fans.Bruce Meyer, who took over when Tony Clark was forced out in February, said the sp...
Key takeaway Bruce Meyer, who took over when Tony Clark was forced out in February, said the sport was thriving despite assertions by Major League Baseball that massive change is needed.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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