The talk around the league is getting intense, because owners apparently see an offseason lockout, even one that might mean a “relatively small number of missed games,” as a “low-risk opportunity” to push for what they really want. That’s a huge assessment from Evan Drellich over at The Athletic, who just dropped a deep dive into the whole pending MLB work stoppage situation. If their big play doesn’t work out, the owners apparently figure they can just back off a cap and move on. This isn’t just whispers, folks, this is how the league’s top brass might be thinking about changing the game.
Shifting Gears in Hollywood’s Front Office
Over in Los Angeles, there are some big changes happening at the top for the Dodgers. Bob Wolfe, their executive vice president and chief operating officer, is set to retire at the end of 2026. After 14-plus seasons running the day-to-day business operations since Guggenheim Partners took over in 2012, Wolfe is moving into an advisory role. This guy has been around the block, working with current Dodgers president and CEO Stan Kasten since way back in 1980 with the Atlanta Braves, and then with the Atlanta Hawks and Washington Nationals, before landing in LA. He was there for 12 of the Braves’ incredible 14 consecutive division titles and for all 14 of the Dodgers’ recent postseason berths. Wolfe said it himself, after 47 years in team sports, he’s “been more entertained than anyone deserves,” calling it a “privilege to ride the coattails” of so many Hall of Famers. That’s a heck of a career, helping build successful organizations with Stan Kasten’s vision.
Remembering a Legend
The baseball world also lost a giant last week. Hall of Fame baseball writer Ross Newhan passed away at 89. This man was a legend, spending 37 years of his incredible career writing for the *Los Angeles Times*, among other stops. Bill Shaikin penned a tribute to Newhan in the *Times* just this past Tuesday, and it’s a reminder of the lasting impact writers like him have on the game, chronicling its history and its heroes.
As we look ahead, the big takeaway is that potential lockout. Will the owners really play hardball, risking some missed games for what they want? It’s a high-stakes poker game that could change the look of the league for seasons to come. Keep an eye on that situation, because it’s going to affect every single fan.
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Originally reported by True Blue LA.
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