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Major League Baseball's salary arbitration system occupies a fascinating space in the sport's larger labor landscape. Starting this morning, agents will discuss with teams the salaries of around 170 players for the 2026 season. The formal deadline to reach a deal is 1 p.m. ET. The real deadline is 8 p.m. Most will come to an agreement. Some will not. Those players will file a number they want to be paid. The teams will counter with a lower number -- sometimes hilariously lower, such as the mere $25,000 spread that nearly sent Casey Mize and the Detroit Tigers to a hearing in 2024.