American lawyer and sports executive, MLB commissioner since 2015
Major League Baseball has proposed cutting the U.S./Canada and international amateur drafts to 12 rounds beginning in 2027, with $200 million signing pools per draft and hard caps. The plan would raise eligible ages for amateur and international players, boost free-agency timing, and begin the international draft no earlier than Sept. 2027; negotiations continue.
During a Pride Night game, Giants players wore or modified Pride-themed caps; MLB warns against writing on caps, citing uniform rules. The incident has drawn political critique and calls for religious accommodation debates, with officials weighing legal and civil rights implications.
The Giants have faced backlash over Pride Night after pitchers wore Bible verses on rainbow caps. Posey has declined to revisit the topic, stating the focus remains on team matters while a broader controversy surrounding rights and identity swirls around MLB.
MLB has circulated proposals for a cap and payroll floor as players push back. The league argues the changes are needed to restore competitive balance, while players warn the plan could curb top earners and disrupt star players’ schedules during the All-Star period.