The current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between Major League Baseball and the Players Association is set to expire following the 2026 season, so negotiations for a new one are underway.
Although financials are always at the heart of any CBA, they are set to be even more prevalent this time around due to media rights issues and a perceived lack of competitive balance. To help offset competitive balance issues, the idea of a salary cap and floor has gained a lot of steam, and many fans are in favor of one.
MLB is the only one of the four major American sports without a minimum and maximum limit to spending, and some owners may be looking to change that.