Tony Clark steps down as MLB Players Association chief, AP source says

The longtime union leader is resigning after over a decade in the role.

Feb. 18, 2026 at 2:55pm

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Tony Clark, the longtime executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association, will be resigning from his position, according to a person familiar with the matter. Clark has led the players' union since 2013 and has been a central figure in labor negotiations between the league and players.

Why it matters

Clark's resignation comes at a critical time for the players' union, as it prepares for upcoming collective bargaining negotiations with MLB team owners. His departure could signal a shift in the union's leadership and negotiating strategy.

The details

Clark, 50, has served as the executive director of the MLBPA since 2013, taking over for the late Michael Weiner. He has been a key figure in several contentious labor disputes between the players and owners, including the 2020 pandemic-shortened season and the lockout that delayed the start of the 2022 season.

  • Tony Clark will be resigning from his position as executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association.
  • Clark has led the players' union since 2013.

The players

Tony Clark

The longtime executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association, who is resigning from his position.

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What’s next

The MLBPA will need to begin the process of selecting a new executive director to lead the union in upcoming labor negotiations with MLB team owners.

The takeaway

Clark's resignation marks the end of an era for the players' union, which will now need to chart a new course under new leadership as it prepares for critical labor talks with the league.