NEGOTIATE: MLB Owners Propose CBA SHAKEUP— $1M Min, Free Agency Reform, Salary Cap PUSH

MLB’s proposed CBA shakeup could trigger chaos—can teams adapt before 2028? Salary caps, floors, and free agency reforms hang in the balance as owners and players weigh game-changing compromises. The conversation explores how proposals like a $1 million minimum salary, delayed salary cap until 2028, and reduced free agency requirements could reshape team strategies and player movement across Major League Baseball. The ranking of every World Series since 2005 raises the question: which Fall Classic delivered true drama, and which fizzled out? From the Cubs’ historic 2016 triumph to the forgettable 2023 Rangers-Diamondbacks matchup, the excitement factor gets scrutinized. Hot takes on the Athletics’ roster—like the potential of Tyler Soderstrom vs. Brent Rooker and a possible Jazz Chisholm Jr. fit—highlight ongoing trade debates, while fans sound off on Joe Maddon’s Hall of Fame case and bullpen upgrades like Alex Vesia. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast . KALSHI For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon . FanDuel This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.