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MLB Owners Detail Salary Cap Proposal Amidst Union Opposition; Mariners Take AL West Lead

• UPDATE: MLB Owners Propose Hard Salary Cap and Floor: Major League Baseball owners formally submitted a counterproposal to the players' association on Thursday, May 28, detailing a hard salary cap of $245.3 million and a salary floor of $171.2 million for the 2027 season. This proposal, which also includes a 50-50 revenue split and centralized local media revenue, marks the first time a firm cap has been proposed since 1994, setting the stage for potential labor disputes as the union has historically vowed to reject such a system.

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• Seattle Mariners Claim First Place in AL West: The Seattle Mariners swept the Athletics on Wednesday, May 27, with a decisive 9-1 victory in the final game, propelling them into sole possession of first place in the AL West for the first time in 2026. Rob Refsnyder and Julio Rodríguez each contributed three-run home runs, while starting pitcher Logan Gilbert delivered six shutout innings.

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• Braves Offense Surges, Highlighted by Acuña Jr. Grand Slam: The Atlanta Braves showcased their offensive power on May 28, with Ronald Acuña Jr. hitting a grand slam in Fenway Park during their 10-2 blowout win over the Red Sox. The Braves, now 29-28, are actively working to climb back into the NL East race, demonstrating a potent offense that has averaged 5.8 runs per game during a recent hot streak.

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