MLB lockout key dates to know: Here are the next steps after 2026 World Series for owners vs. players

Major League Baseball is facing a potential lockout between team owners and players, with key dates tied to the timeline following the 2026 World Series. The current Collective Bargaining Agreement is set to expire, triggering the next steps in negotiations between MLB ownership and the Players Association. The lockout, if it occurs, would begin at a specific date after the 2026 World Series concludes, making that postseason a critical milestone in labor relations.