Ivan Smith Discusses MLB Salary Cap Standoff in Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times quoted Ivan Smith, partner in Seyfarth’s Sports & Entertainment group, in its article, “Why the players’ union can’t just walk away if MLB owners insist on a salary cap.” The piece, published on November 10, 2026, examines the ongoing collective bargaining negotiations between MLB owners and the players’ union and the legal implications of a potential impasse over a salary cap.

Smith discussed why imposing a salary cap following an impasse could create additional avenues for players to challenge the owners:

“Ultimately, they want to be able to put enough pressure on the players to get them to give them the cap for their business. But, if you impose, you’re now giving players more tools to fight you. Why go through that?”

The full article is available here.