lockout

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Baseball’s current collective bargaining agreement expires about a month after the World Series, at which point owners are all but certain to initiate a lockout that could threaten the 2027 season.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Or do the owners surrender on the salary cap, well aware that a 2027 lockout could drive away fans on the eve of media rights negotiations in 2028?

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

No such agreement between the sides was reached during the 2012 offseason, leading to a lockout that lasted 110 days.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

The NFL is facing a potential lockout with its game officials over money and officiating quality measures, with the current agreement expiring May 31.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

In retaliation, Mr. Carter instituted a lockout, closing the mine to everybody.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam