Trader sentiment for a new MLB CBA by Dec. 1 remains tightly balanced at 50.5% implied probability on "No," driven primarily by the absence of formal negotiations despite the current agreement expiring after 2026. The MLBPA, led by Tony Clark, has urged early talks on hot-button issues like revenue sharing, luxury tax thresholds, and service time reforms, while owners show little urgency, content with recent competitive balance and rising revenues. Historical precedents, including the 99-day 2022 lockout, underscore the timeline risks, fostering trader caution. An official bargaining start or Winter Meetings breakthrough could swing odds toward "Yes," but reiterated delays from either side would solidify "No" consensus.
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This market will resolve to "Yes" if the MLB and MLBPA sign a a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) by December 1, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise this market will resolve to "No".
A new CBA will be considered ‘signed’ only when the final written agreement has been formally signed by authorized representatives of both the MLB and the MLB Players Association. Tentative agreements, ratifications, or agreements pending signature do not qualify.
The resolution source will be a consensus of credible reporting.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the MLB and MLBPA sign a a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) by December 1, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise this market will resolve to "No".
A new CBA will be considered ‘signed’ only when the final written agreement has been formally signed by authorized representatives of both the MLB and the MLB Players Association. Tentative agreements, ratifications, or agreements pending signature do not qualify.
The resolution source will be a consensus of credible reporting.This market will resolve to "Yes" if the MLB and MLBPA sign a a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) by December 1, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise this market will resolve to "No".
A new CBA will be considered ‘signed’ only when the final written agreement has been formally signed by authorized representatives of both the MLB and the MLB Players Association. Tentative agreements, ratifications, or agreements pending signature do not qualify.
The resolution source will be a consensus of credible reporting.
A new CBA will be considered ‘signed’ only when the final written agreement has been formally signed by authorized representatives of both the MLB and the MLB Players Association. Tentative agreements, ratifications, or agreements pending signature do not qualify.
The resolution source will be a consensus of credible reporting.
Market Opened: Jan 20, 2026, 12:06 PM ET
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Dec 1, 2026Market Opened
Jan 20, 2026, 12:06 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...This market will resolve to "Yes" if the MLB and MLBPA sign a a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) by December 1, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise this market will resolve to "No".
A new CBA will be considered ‘signed’ only when the final written agreement has been formally signed by authorized representatives of both the MLB and the MLB Players Association. Tentative agreements, ratifications, or agreements pending signature do not qualify.
The resolution source will be a consensus of credible reporting.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the MLB and MLBPA sign a a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) by December 1, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise this market will resolve to "No".
A new CBA will be considered ‘signed’ only when the final written agreement has been formally signed by authorized representatives of both the MLB and the MLB Players Association. Tentative agreements, ratifications, or agreements pending signature do not qualify.
The resolution source will be a consensus of credible reporting.This market will resolve to "Yes" if the MLB and MLBPA sign a a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) by December 1, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise this market will resolve to "No".
A new CBA will be considered ‘signed’ only when the final written agreement has been formally signed by authorized representatives of both the MLB and the MLB Players Association. Tentative agreements, ratifications, or agreements pending signature do not qualify.
The resolution source will be a consensus of credible reporting.
A new CBA will be considered ‘signed’ only when the final written agreement has been formally signed by authorized representatives of both the MLB and the MLB Players Association. Tentative agreements, ratifications, or agreements pending signature do not qualify.
The resolution source will be a consensus of credible reporting.
Volume
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Dec 1, 2026Market Opened
Jan 20, 2026, 12:06 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...Trader sentiment for a new MLB CBA by Dec. 1 remains tightly balanced at 50.5% implied probability on "No," driven primarily by the absence of formal negotiations despite the current agreement expiring after 2026. The MLBPA, led by Tony Clark, has urged early talks on hot-button issues like revenue sharing, luxury tax thresholds, and service time reforms, while owners show little urgency, content with recent competitive balance and rising revenues. Historical precedents, including the 99-day 2022 lockout, underscore the timeline risks, fostering trader caution. An official bargaining start or Winter Meetings breakthrough could swing odds toward "Yes," but reiterated delays from either side would solidify "No" consensus.
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