NBPA supports MLBPA amid baseball lockout

NBPA president Chris Paul (3) release a statement in regards to MLBPA lockout. Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

NBPA makes statement in support of MLBPA amid baseball lockout

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 3/2/22

The baseball lockout continues and took a painful turn on Tuesday, as MLB Opening Day has officially been postponed. The announcement came after the league moved its deadline for a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) to 5 p.m. ET on Tuesday after reportedly productive negotiations, but a deal was ultimately not reached.

Following the news that the beginning of the 2022 campaign was being delayed, the Major League Soccer Players Association (MLSPA) chimed in, showing support for the Major League Players Association (MLBPA).

The MLSPA & MLS players stand in solidarity with our brothers in the @MLBPA. Make no mistake - the tactics & positions of MLB & MLB owners are as disingenuous as they are greedy. Players deserve a better deal & their unity & strength will prove to be the next step in getting one. https://t.co/72TGaAvyqt
— MLSPA (@MLSPA) March 2, 2022

On Wednesday, the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) added their support as well.

"NBA players stand with our brothers at the MLBPA as they fight in collective bargaining for a more just and equitable system on behalf of current and future generations of professional baseball players," the NBPA said in a statement. "The MLBPA has a long history of sacrifice for the common good, and we have no doubt that despite yesterday's announcement postponing the start of the regular season, the players and their leadership will work diligently and thoughtfully toward a fair deal that all baseball fans will appreciate, regardless of how long the process takes."

The 2022 MLB season will be the first to be shortened due to a labor dispute since 1995.

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