Not long ago, Meyer was on the verge of losing his position as the union’s lead negotiator. He survived that scrutiny and is now the players’ figurehead. How’d he get here?

Meyer, who has been Clark’s right-hand man since 2018, says he was crushed by the internal investigation that revealed Clark’s inappropriate relationship with his wife’s sister, who worked in the union’s Scottsdale, Arizona office.

The sudden resignation of MLBPA executive director Tony Clark won't weaken or distract the players' association as it prepares for negotiations on a new CBA, deputy executive director Bruce Meyer says.

With Clark expected to resign, his successor has a laundry list to handle as the CBA expires

Clark’s abrupt exit as MLBPA Executive Director could threaten the sport’s momentum amid salary cap battles, payroll disparities, and even a potential lockout.