American lawyer and business executive, 10th commissioner of Major League Baseball
MLB has proposed cutting the amateur draft from 20 rounds to 12, banning high school players from entering the draft, and shrinking signing pools as part of ongoing negotiations with the MLB Players Association. The league says the changes will modernize the system and strengthen college baseball, while the union argues the plan hurts the next generation of players and the game’s future.
The MLB controversy over Pride-themed hats has prompted a Justice Department probe and an EEOC reference, as Giants players voiced their beliefs with Bible verses while others opted out. MLB has cautioned players for modifying their caps, saying it violates league rules; officials stress religious liberty and accommodations are at stake. Developments have intensified political and legal scrutiny of sports’ role in Pride celebrations.