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Earliest Opening Day Planned for 2027 Amid Olympic Participation Disputes

• Major League Baseball is targeting its earliest Opening Day on March 24, 2027, contingent on a new labor agreement. Chicago's Wrigley Field is slated to host the 2027 All-Star Game on July 13.

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• UPDATE: Negotiations for MLB players to participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are stalled, primarily due to the league's proposal for mandatory participation. Players who decline without an approved excuse could face fines and a three-week restricted list stint without pay or service time, a measure the Players Association head called "extreme."

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• The Cincinnati Reds secured a significant long-term deal, signing 2026 All-Star right-handed pitcher Chase Burns to a seven-year, $105 million extension. This marks the largest guaranteed contract for a pitcher with less than four years of MLB experience.

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