MLB Players Union Head Tony Clark to Resign

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According to a person familiar with the matter, Tony Clark, the head of the Major League Baseball Players Association, intends to resign from his position. The resignation comes as the U.S. Attorney's Office in Brooklyn, New York, is conducting an investigation into One Team Partners, a licensing company founded by the players' union and the NFL Players Association.

Why it matters

Clark's resignation as head of the MLB players' union comes at a critical time, as the league and players' union are expected to negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement in the near future. The federal investigation into One Team Partners could also have significant implications for the union's operations and finances.

The details

The person familiar with the union's deliberations, who spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity, said an announcement of Clark's resignation is likely to come later on Tuesday. Clark has served as the executive director of the MLB Players Association since 2013.

• The U.S. Attorney's Office in Brooklyn, New York, is currently conducting an investigation into One Team Partners, a licensing company founded by the MLB Players Association and the NFL Players Association.

What’s next

The resignation of Tony Clark as head of the MLB players' union is expected to have significant implications for the upcoming negotiations between the league and the players over a new collective bargaining agreement.