2019 Press Releases
December 12
MLB, MLBPA Agree To Changes To Joint Drug Program
Parties Make Significant Updates to the Drug of Abuse Provisions of the Program
November 14
Eight Players decline Qualifying Offers
The following eight Players have declined their Club’s Qualifying Offers:
October 31
131 Players Become XXB Free Agents
Additional players may become eligible for free agency pending option decisions in their Uniform Player Contracts.
October 24
Curtis Granderson, Mike Trout win top honors in 2019 Players Choice Awards
Fellow players vote Granderson Marvin Miller Man of the Year for unprecedented fourth time; Trout named Player of the Year and AL Outstanding Player
August 6
Players' Weekend Returns to MLB on August 23-25
The third annual Players’ Weekend returns to MLB ballparks on August 23-25.
July 22
Players Trust contributes $45,000 to Tyler Skaggs Baseball Foundation
The Major League Baseball Players Trust is donating $45,000 to The Tyler Skaggs Baseball Foundation on behalf of all players to honor his memory and preserve his legacy of serving families and children in the greater community.
July 11
Statement from Executive Director Tony Clark on the passing of Jim Bouton
Major League Baseball Players Association Executive Director Tony Clark today issued the following statement regarding the passing of Jim Bouton.
May 8
Statement from Executive Director Tony Clark on the passing of David Montgomery
Major League Baseball Players Association Executive Director Tony Clark today issued the following statement regarding the passing of David Montgomery.
April 12
Statement from Executive Director Tony Clark on the passing of Scott Sanderson
Major League Baseball Players Association Executive Director Tony Clark today issued the following statement regarding the passing of Scott Sanderson.
April 12
Players Trust grants $100,000 to Jackie Robinson Foundation
Major League players will commemorate the day Jackie Robinson shattered the color barrier by making a $100,000 grant to the Jackie Robinson Foundation in honor of the 100th anniversary of Jackie’s birth.
April 1
MLBPA announces latest staff reorganization and improvements
The Major League Baseball Players Association today announced several key staff changes and promotions to begin the new season.
March 25
Statement on the passing of sports writer Marty Noble
The Major League Baseball Players Association issued the following statement on the passing of sports writer Marty Noble.
March 14
MLB, MLBPA ANNOUNCE ON-FIELD AGREEMENT
Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association today jointly announced a series of rule changes that will go into effect over the next two seasons. The agreement is subject to ratification by the 30 Clubs.
February 21
Statement on the passing of Boston Globe columnist Nick Cafardo
Major League Baseball Players Association issued the following statement on the passing of Boston Globe columnist Nick Cafardo.