US EditionMLB Players’ Association Head Acknowledges Federal Investigation Into OneTeam Partners
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 15 – The MLB Players Association advises foreign-born players to carry documentation amid immigration enforcement concerns affecting over 28% of players, ensuring job security and access to games.
- Tony Clark, head of the Baseball players' association, acknowledged a federal investigation into the licensing company One Team Partners on Tuesday.
- The investigation focuses on One Team Partners, a licensing firm created in partnership with the NFL Players Association to manage athletes' rights for endorsements, digital media, and interactive entertainment.
- Clark stated the union and league are cooperating fully with the probe, holding board meetings where findings were presented and audits conducted annually.
- Clark acknowledged the ongoing investigation and affirmed the union's commitment to cooperating thoroughly, while also defending the transparency of the union’s financial practices.
- Clark stressed the union's ongoing communication and efforts to protect players amid investigations, reflecting players’ desire to review all details thoroughly.
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MLBPA chief says foreign players told to carry documentation to 'keep their job'
Major League Baseball Players Association Executive Director Tony Clark told members of the Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) on Tuesday ahead of the All-Star Game that he and his office are keeping immigration top of mind with the league's large foreign presence.Roughly 28.6% of MLB players on Opening Day rosters (over 220 of the 265 foreign-born players) were of Latino descent.Amid Donald Trump's presidency, U.S. Immigration and …
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The head of the baseball player association, Tony Clark, acknowledged a federal investigation into One Team Partners, a licensing company he founded together with the NFL Player Association.
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