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Kyle Tucker’s four-year, $240 million free-agent contract reportedly enraged MLB owners, who are pushing for a salary cap in the ongoing CBA talks. The piece argues this cap has long been owners’ goal and could portend a 2026–27 lockout, potentially canceling the 2027 season, while contending caps don’t guarantee competitive balance and would mainly boost profits, highlighted by debates over revenue sharing and digital-rights deals.
MLB owners are pushing for a salary cap, sparked by the Tucker–Dodgers deal and set to be a major topic at the next owners meeting, with floor/ceiling options on the table. Players have historically fought caps, and with the CBA expiring Dec. 1, a 2027 lockout remains a real possibility if negotiations stall; past labor battles show the potential severity of the dispute, though a deal could still avert a full stoppage.
Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association have held preliminary talks about the sport's economic structure, signaling the start of discussions that could lead to a lockout if a new collective bargaining agreement isn't reached before the current one expires in December 2026. The talks are mostly symbolic at this stage, with substantive negotiations expected to begin next spring, amid ongoing disagreements over issues like salary caps.
Air Canada plans to lock out its flight attendants and cancel all flights starting this weekend due to unresolved labor disputes, with disruptions beginning Thursday and potentially continuing until a deal is reached, after failed negotiations and a union strike notice.
The monthlong lockout of MLS referees has ended after the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) ratified a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the Professional Referee Organization (PRO) that runs until January 2031. The new CBA provides enhanced pay and benefits for officials and marks the end of a contentious negotiation process that included a lockout and the use of replacement referees. The agreement, approved by a 77.4% vote, also includes retroactive pay for January and part of February, but not for the period of the lockout.
A blown call by a replacement referee during the lockout of top-level officials led to the Philadelphia Union's late equalizer in a 1-1 tie against Kansas City. The referee incorrectly awarded a throw-in to the Union, which quickly led to the corner kick from which Alejandro Bedoya scored. The incident highlighted the impact of the referee lockout on game outcomes and raised concerns about the use of replacement officials in MLS.
MLS pulled referee Guiherme Ceretta from officiating the Inter Miami vs. Orlando City match after photos of him wearing Inter Miami apparel surfaced online, citing a potential conflict. The league's referee lockout continues amid negotiations for a new bargaining agreement, with replacement referees being used in the second week of the season.
Major League Soccer will begin its season with replacement referees after unionized match officials rejected a contract offer, leading to a lockout by the Professional Referee Organization. The offer, which was voted against by nearly 96% of the referees' union members, was deemed insufficient in addressing compensation and quality-of-life issues. The season starts this week with non-unionized replacement referees, sparking disappointment from both sides and raising concerns about the experience and fitness of the replacement officials.
Major League Soccer is set to lock out referees after their union rejected a tentative contract, potentially leading to the use of replacement officials for the season opener featuring Lionel Messi's Inter Miami. The Professional Soccer Referees Association cited insufficient economic package and quality-of-life improvements in their rejection, while MLS and the Professional Referee Organization proposed a 25% improvement in wages, benefits, and travel. The lockout comes just days before the season opener, prompting concerns about the officiating for the highly anticipated match.
With the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) locked out, the Professional Referees Organization (PRO) has lined up 66 replacement referees for the upcoming MLS season, including former national referees and officials with international experience. Matches hosted by Canadian-based clubs will be serviced by Canada Soccer, and former FIFA referee Mark Geiger will be available as a video assistant referee. The last lockout in 2014 saw seven replacement refs go on to have careers in PRO, and the current situation has raised concerns about the impact of using replacement referees on MLS games.
The Professional Referees Organization (PRO) will lock out MLS referees after the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) voted overwhelmingly to reject a tentative collective bargaining agreement, prompting a lockout just days before the MLS season kicks off. The rejection comes despite PRO's offer of significant pay increases and improved travel accommodations. As a result, replacement referees are expected to officiate the first matches of the season, with both sides expressing disappointment and a commitment to returning to the negotiating table.
The Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) rejected a proposed new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the Professional Referees Organization (PRO), leading to a lockout of referees starting at midnight ET on Saturday. The dispute revolves around issues of fair compensation, benefits, and quality-of-life concerns for referees. The rejection of a no strike/no lockout proposal and a second unfair labor practice charge against PRO indicate that the two sides are still far apart. As a result, the MLS season is set to begin with replacement officials as negotiations continue.
Players of Cyberpunk 2077 can accidentally lock themselves out of the game's Phantom Liberty expansion by selecting the wrong dialogue option during the mission "Lucretia My Reflection." Choosing to walk away from the mission will result in the main quest of the expansion being locked until a new game is started, although players can still explore the new Dog Town area and engage in side content. The expansion, which arrived on September 26, has brought significant changes to the game and has increased its popularity on Steam.
St. Louis County Police are investigating the escape of 45-year-old Tommy Wayne Boyd, a prisoner serving a 30-year sentence for statutory sodomy, from Mercy South Hospital. Boyd was last seen leaving the hospital on foot and is considered dangerous. Lindbergh Schools have implemented a lockout and increased security measures. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police.
Lansdowne Middle School and two nearby elementary schools were placed on lockout status after a shooting occurred near the middle school. A male juvenile victim was found with a gunshot wound to the hand and was taken to a local hospital. The victim is not a student of Baltimore County Public Schools. Police detained individuals near the scene for questioning. Residents expressed shock at the rare occurrence of a shooting in the area. Parents were relieved to learn that their children and the school community were safe. Police are seeking information from the public regarding the incident.