Brutally Honest Takes About the MLB Salary Cap

December 1: This represents the date of a potential lockout if players and the Players Union cannot agree on the current proposal in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which will expire. Some details in the proposal include a cap ceiling of $245.3 million and a floor of $171.2 million starting in 2027. Limits on player contracts by service time and a $446 million payroll gap reason. Meanwhile, the Players Union are asking for no salary cap. Many players stated that they would refuse to play in 2027 because they wouldn't agree to a salary cap. Workers and ushers who are employed at the ballparks will also be affected by the lockout if a deal isn't made and will be out of their jobs. According to the Morning Consult in November 2025, 79% of avid baseball fans support a salary cap and 69% of casual fans are also in agreement of one. Finally, a lockout would also affect camps at ballparks. The 2027 regular season might be delayed until at least late May, which players will miss at least three or four paychecks. I'll keep an eye on this story and will share an update soon.

My Personal Takes on the Salary Cap and Addressing the Players

One of my biggest pet peeves is entitlement. It's a toxic personality trait that I personally can't stand and the behavior of some of these players is a perfect example of that. I'll go into detail about what I mean by that in a bit. I'm one of the many baseball fans who are in favor of a salary cap. Many have complained about the Los Angeles Dodgers spending too excessively on players and accused them of ruining baseball. I've written numerous stories about the Dodgers and them being selfish when it comes to buying talent and championships. I've also addressed the ridiculous spending and gatekeeping Japanese players from other teams. They're going to be the main reason why there will be a lockout in December and yes, they deserve the majority of the blame. I also blame the New York Yankees, but the Dodgers have been the most scrutinized team out of the two over the last several years. They're a Postseason nuisance and think that it's all about them every October, while being disrespectful to the other teams competing. I've since disowned Shohei Ohtani because of his selfish and entitled behavior. His ridiculous contract and arrogant demeanor are the two things that automatically turned me off. We need to normalize having a dislike of him and the Dodgers. They're no saints, nor they're innocent. The Dodgers are basically the most hated team in baseball. The world doesn't revolve around him or the Dodgers. They're the true example of having main character syndrome. They're not the center of the baseball world. Many of these players act entitled and spoiled. These are the many reasons why I refuse to watch the Postseason. A salary cap means us asking for accountability from players and fairness across the board from all 30 teams.

To the players: Do you ever stop and think about anyone else but yourselves? You're displaying a "me, me, me" attitude, throwing tantrums, and you being so hellbent and defensive against accepting a salary cap shows me how out of touch and selfish many of you are. It's not always about you. You're acting like as if the world owes you everything. Holding out isn't going to make the situation better. It'll only delay the start of the 2027 regular season even further. Baseball camps at ballparks will also be in jeopardy. Oh, and what about minor league players? Did you ever think about them? I'm not saying that each one of you display this kind of attitude, but fans like myself want to see you on the field next season. However, accepting the deal will do you and us a huge favor. Plus, it'll benefit the workers and ushers at these ballparks. Accepting a salary cap doesn't mean that you're unworthy or not valuable. From a baseball fan's perspective, it'll be a win for you and us. Also, it's about accountability. The Dodgers and Yankees are opportunists that recklessly spend money on players, and it needs to be stopped. No more taking advantage of other teams. The whole "We're not playing" attitude is not only childish, but pitiful. You can't say that you love your fans (supposedly) and want them to keep attending games while you boast your wealth on social media. So, don't be a hypocrite. You need to pick one, because both can't coexist at the same time. You make 60, even 70 times more than us regular Joes, but y'all want more money. I'm not against you or anyone wanting to be paid more, but regarding this issue, you need to look at the big picture. Not accepting a salary cap is only going to hurt yourself, us, the league, and your families even more. It shouldn't be offensive at all. Maturity is when you accept reality and make sacrifices. Sure, some changes can be unpopular or uncomfortable. However, you doing this is necessary to make things fairer for you and all 30 teams. You can't have everything in life and life is unfair. This is why I say that many of you are entitled and spoiled. Maturity is also accepting things and circumstances that are beyond your control or can't change. If you really want us to attend games in 2027, stop acting like children, stop playing games with us, and take the grown-up route by accepting the deal. If you can sign large contract extensions and endorsement deals, then accepting a salary cap is the best and reasonable option. You don't have to like it, but it'll help you in the long run. It shouldn't be perceived as a personal attack towards you. It's time for all of you to grow up and be the best example for your organizations and your fans.

To the Fans: Until the players come to their senses and agree to the proposal, I plan on wearing my Rangers gear and reviewing them on social media, regardless of whether there will be baseball played in 2027 or not. I encourage all fans to keep wearing your gear and support your team. Since some of these players want to have these defiant attitudes over accepting a salary cap, looking forward to the 2028 season is much more appealing in my opinion. We demand accountability and fairness across the board. Whether you are hoping for either a 2027 or 2028 season, never stop wearing that jersey. Never stop wearing that hat. It's up to the players to take one for the team (no pun intended) and make the logical decision. We won't tolerate the behavior of childish or egotistical players.

Final Thoughts: I'm not angry at these players, but rather disappointed. It's sad that they have to resort to tantrums and hissy fits in order to get what they want. Fans like us aren't angry but disheartened by the way these players are behaving. There's no denying that these players have the passion to play and also have talent. We want baseball to return next season as much as they do. The only way that's going to happen is to work with the Commissioner and find some common ground. Accepting a salary cap may not be the most popular option, but it's a necessary one. I would urge all players to do the right thing for us fans, the workers and ushers employed at these ballparks, for the minor league players, for their families, for the kids, and lastly, for themselves. We love this game with a passion and want to resume attending games again. I hope that all players come together and be open minded about the situation. The desire to have baseball in 2027 lies within them and the ball is in their court, or should I say, field.