MLBPA (Major League Baseball Players Association)

The MLBPA (Major League Baseball Players Association) is the labor union that represents professional baseball players in Major League Baseball. Its primary functions include negotiating players’ wages, benefits, and working conditions with team owners, as well as advocating for players’ rights and interests. The MLBPA also enforces collective bargaining agreements, provides legal support, and assists players with various career and personal issues. Essentially, it acts as players’ collective voice and protector, ensuring fair treatment and helping to balance the power dynamics between athletes and team owners within the sport.