MLBPA makes first proposal to MLB ahead of CBA expiration: What to know as league tries to avoid lockout

The MLB Players Association (MLBPA) has submitted its first proposal to Major League Baseball ahead of the upcoming Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) expiration, as both sides work to avoid a lockout. The union's initial proposal includes a 'competitive integrity tax' aimed at discouraging teams from intentionally losing, as well as an increase to the league's minimum player salary. Negotiations are ongoing as the deadline approaches and MLB seeks to reach a new agreement with the players' union.