Leaked MLB memo details owner conduct rules ahead of December 2 lockout
A memo obtained by The Atlantic outlines behavioral guidelines MLB owners are expected to follow once the league's lockout takes effect on December 2. Among the rules: owners and players may attend the same weddings but are prohibited from discussing baseball or the lockout at those events. Any Christmas cards sent to players must be postmarked before the lockout begins, and player images will be removed from MLB websites on December 2, though team online stores will still be permitted to display and sell player jerseys.
Player images will disappear from MLB websites on December 2 with one noteworthy exception.
Why it matters
For brands: Sponsors and partners with MLB player-facing campaigns should be aware that player imagery will be pulled from league-owned websites at the start of the lockout.
For media: Reporters covering the lockout now have a clearer picture of the operational protocols owners plan to follow, offering a framework for what the work stoppage may look like in practice.
For athletes: Players can expect reduced visibility on official MLB digital platforms and restricted informal contact with team ownership once the lockout begins.
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Sources
- Yahoo Sports: Leaked MLB memo provides blueprint for owners’ behavior during lockout