Manfred Warns Salary Cap Could Trigger MLB Strike

Manfred expressed concerns that the first cap proposal since 1994 could lead to a repeat of the 7 1/2-month strike that canceled the World Series. The owners believe the luxury tax system in place since 2003 is no longer working. newsindata.org

Players have vowed to fight a cap indefinitely. The current collective bargaining agreement expires December 1, with management potentially imposing a lockout that would halt free-agent signings and trades.