MLB players union boss resigns over inappropriate relationship with sister-in-law: report

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Major League Baseball Players Association executive director Tony Clark reportedly resigned Tuesday amid multiple scandals.

Reports said Tuesday morning that Clark was expected to resign as he and the union are under federal investigation by the Eastern District of New York for alleged financial improprieties. The 53-year-old was being investigated regarding the use of licensing money.

In addition to the federal probe, an internal investigation by the union revealed that he had an inappropriate relationship with his sister-in-law, according to ESPN’s report Tuesday afternoon. Clark’s sister-in-law was hired by the union in 2023.

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Executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association Tony Clark talks to the media prior to Game 1 of the 2023 World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 27, 2023. (Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Bruce Meyer, the union’s deputy executive director, has been named by several players as the logical candidate to replace Clark, according to ESPN’s report.

Fox News Digital reached out to the MLBPA for comment but did not immediately receive a response.

The Eastern District of New York’s investigation is into the use of OneTeam Partners, a multibillion-dollar group-licensing company that is part-owned by the union. It is also owned by Players Way, and the company has spent millions but has not had many events.

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Tony Clark walks the black carpet at The Players Party