Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper is usually known for his quiet leadership, but his latest quarrel with Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred proves how at odds both parties are when it comes to discussing a potential future change to the sport: a salary cap. The state of MLB has never been more sensitive or fragile than when it comes to the 2026 collective bargaining agreement than it is right now.
In an annual meeting that Manfred holds with each clubhouse, he visited the Phillies last week in an attempt to better strengthen the relationship between himself and the players.