lockout

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The current agreement expires Dec. 1, and a lockout is widely expected.

From Los Angeles Times

Demands for a cap will meet with strong resistance from the MLB Players Union, raising the prospect of a labor stoppage -- a player strike or a lockout by owners -- that could disrupt the 2027 season.

From Barron's

If a lockout is happening next January, as it likely will be, the fan festival will not be happening.

From Los Angeles Times

Others say the partial funding is a functional lockout.

From Los Angeles Times

The WNBA's current collective bargaining agreement will end on October 31, 2025, raising the possibility of a lockout if no agreement is reached before the deadline.

From Barron's