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Federal authorities are investigating the MLB Players Association's for-profit venture, Players Way, which reportedly spent at least $3.9 million—possibly up to $10 million—on minimal activities since 2019, raising concerns about financial mismanagement and misuse of union funds amid allegations of nepotism and lack of transparency.
The MLB Players Association's executive director, Tony Clark, saw his compensation nearly double to $4.25 million in 2023, with a $3.25 million salary and $1 million bonus, as revealed in a union financial report. This comes amid internal strife, with attorney Harry Marino's failed attempt to replace the union's deputy executive director and calls for an audit on union finances gaining traction among player leadership. Clark's salary is in line with other major sports union leaders, and the union's revenues have significantly increased since his appointment. Despite some player support for leadership changes, the MLBPA's executive subcommittee eventually disavowed the efforts, but multiple player representatives still intend to call for an audit of the union's finances.