Inside MLB CBA negotiations as Manfred, players union exec discuss issues as sides attempt to save 2027 season

Dan Dakich, Jason Hammer & Dan Zaksheske discuss the upcoming issues that the MLB is facing in their next offseason

The 2026 MLB All-Star Game may be the last we see for quite a while — and, unfortunately for baseball fans, that is not hyperbole.

The clock has been ticking for some time, but now, an impending MLB work stoppage is upon us. The current collective bargaining agreement expires on Dec. 1, and even this one took numerous leaps and hurdles to reach an agreement.

The 2022 season was delayed due to an owners' lockout after the expiration of the previous CBA the prior December. However, the sentiment at the time among baseball experts was, if you thought that was bad, wait until 2026.

Commissioner Robert D. Manfred speaks during the All-Star Legacy Veterans Multi-Service Center renovation at Veterans Multi-Service Center on Monday, July 13, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsvlvania. (Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Well, 2026 is here, and they weren't kidding.

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In the days of the largest contracts in the history of the sport, baseball has reached an impasse of large-market teams taking over players, dollars and — in more recent years — titles, while small-market teams are being left out to dry more than ever.

The history of every ripple effect stretches back to even before Marvin Miller ever held a baseball, but the writing for these contentious talks has been on the wall since the negotiations five years ago.

And with baseball potentially seeing a fourth straight year of increased attendance for the first time since 2004 to 2007, the game cannot afford any missed opportunities that will deter the fans away from the diamond.

So, here is everything to know