The Collective Bargaining Agreement for Fans

The history of labor negotiations and collective bargaining agreements in Major League Baseball

History - A by-the-decade chronological history of important events that impacted labor negotiations throughout baseball history.

Legal History - Major League Baseball benefits from a rare exemption from the United States anti-trust laws. This section details the exemption as well as the three important Supreme Court rulings.

CBA - Details the negotiations of each basic agreement and includes the basics of the most recent agreement as well as a link to the 1997-2001 Agreement.

Issues - The primary issues negotiated through collective bargaining. Many of the issues are revisited during each negotiation.

Terminology - Key terms and definitions of significance in the business aspect of baseball history.

People - Background information on key players in the history of the business side of Major League Baseball.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions concerning MLB collective bargaining agreements and the antitrust exemption.

Links - Links to related baseball sites, including the official MLB and MLBPA sites.

Resources - A list of all books, web sites, and other sources used.

Recent News - Recent articles about current trends or changes on the labor front in MLB.

About the Authors - Insight into the creation of this website

Disclaimer: CBA for fans.com is in no way affiliated with Major League Baseball, the Major League Baseball Players Association, or any other organization mentioned within. This site does not garner profit from advertisements or any other source. All information disseminated on this page is intended to be informative, factual, and unbiased unless otherwise noted.

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