Tony Clark resigns as MLBPA executive director
Clark’s resignation comes as MLB players face a major labor dispute and uncertainty ahead of CBA negotiations.
MLB Players Association President Tony Clark’s sudden resignation comes after an internal investigation into his “inappropriate” relationship with his sister-in-law, who was hired by the players association in 2023, ESPN reports.
Clark’s resignation leaves the MLBPA without an executive director, less than 10 months until baseball’s current collective bargaining agreement expires, and a contentious labor fight expected to extend into 2027.
Clark, a 15-year MLB veteran, became the union’s executive director in 2013 following the death of former president Michael Weiner.
“What I’ve seen so far is obviously tough, but it doesn’t really change the landscape of the association,” said Detroit Tigers ace Tariq Skubal, who serves on the MLBPA’s executive subcommittee. “I think we are as strong as ever. The association will always be there for the players and it is up to us to achieve what we want to achieve.”
The MLBPA was also under federal investigation for its role in One Team Partners, a licensing company co-owned by the NFLPA and three other sports unions.
