John Smoltz sounds alarm on potential MLB lockout: ‘Baseball will suffer’

MLB John Smoltz sounds alarm on potential MLB lockout: ‘Baseball will suffer’ By Grace McCarron Published June 10, 2026, 7:36 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Like many others in the baseball world, Hall of Famer John Smoltz is concerned about the possibility of an MLB lockout. The current collective bargaining agreement between the league and the MLB Players Association will expire after the 2026 season, setting up a long-anticipated negotiating period, with the prospect of a work stoppage looming. Smoltz said it won’t be a good look if things can’t be worked out between the two sides. “We know that if they don’t get this worked out, baseball will suffer.

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