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The transition to a league-wide rights package could diminish the revenues of some teams that currently have exclusive, high-value contracts. One of the league’s goals is to standardize and maximize broadcast income, but the resistance from affluent clubs threatens to complicate this plan.
Player Health and Safety: Tackling Arm Injuries
Beyond economic disputes, MLB is grappling with a serious issue affecting player health: arm injuries. Last December, the league published a comprehensive 62-page report acknowledging the rising rates of elbow and shoulder injuries, including Tommy John surgeries and UCL tears.