Labor and Agents
MLBPA makes opening proposal in CBA talks
The MLB Players’ Association made its initial proposal in CBA talks Wednesday, stating that it would result in increased revenue sharing that would guarantee every small-market team with a minimum of $240M in revenue annually.
MLBPA agent Nelson Montes de Oca joins Ballengee Group
Veteran MLBPA agent Nelson Montes de Oca has joined Dallas-based baseball agency Ballengee Group. Montes de Oca brings with him several clients, including Giants 1B Rafael Devers, Blue Jays DH Eloy Jiménez and Athletics P Luis Severino, to add to the agency’s 50-plus MLB clients. He will be based ou...
Octagon signs swimmer Summer McIntosh
Octagon has signed Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh to a full representation deal, giving the agency one of the most marketable athletes heading into the LA28 Games.
Athletes First promotes three to senior leadership roles
Laguna Hills-based Athletes First is promoting three individuals to executive positions to strengthen its sales, partnerships and events sides as the agency looks to expand its footprint in and beyond athlete representation, media and properties.
John Henry implores players, execs to work together, find common ground as expected MLB labor battle looms
NEW YORK -- Despite the expectation of an MLB labor battle on the horizon, Red Sox owner John Henry implored players and executives to work together, listen, find common ground and move the game forward.
Excel Sports, WIN Sports to collab on media/talent
Excel Sports Management and WIN Sports Group are formally creating a new partnership centered around increasing broadcast and production representation. The new collaboration will be spearheaded by WIN Sports’ Josh Pyatt alongside Excel SVP/Media Talent Kevin Hopkins and Head of Digital Media Talent...
Inside EVOLV Sports Management’s merger
Two weeks out from launching EVOLV Sports Management after the merger of MVP Sports Group and Beverly Hills Sports Council, new agency leaders Danny Horwits and Dan Lozano said they’re looking to build one of baseball’s most important talent representation agencies with EVOLV. Equity in EVOLV is spl...
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Roc Nation Sports International partners with Chelsea FC
Chelsea FC, one of the most successful and popular soccer clubs in England and Europe, is partnering with Roc Nation’s global division to accelerate the club’s growth and fan engagement in the U.S. in the lead-up to the World Cup. The partnership will see integrated campaigns, exclusive content drop...
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I've thought for a few years that a CBA is a really good option, and it seems to be working pretty well for every professional league in our country.Tennessee AD Danny White, on being passionate about the impact a collective bargaining agreement could have on the state of collegiate athletics.
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