MLB alleged threat to Bryce Harper shows how brutal lockout will be

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper has never been shy about sharing his opinions about the direction of Major League Baseball.  Those opinions and issues with MLB leadership came to a head when commissioner Rob Manfred entered the Phillies locker room in July to discuss a salary cap. Harper reportedly became frustrated during the conversation, eventually getting in Manfred’s face and telling him to “get the (expletive) out of the locker room.” Manfred refused, saying it was important to discuss the threats to the game. The meeting eventually continued, with Harper and Manfred even shaking hands afterward. While that appeared to be the end of the argument, that was not the case. Agent Allan Walsh reported during an episode of the “Agent Provocateur” that one of Manfred’s “deputies” threatened Harper, saying, “Don’t ever disrespect him (Manfred) like that again. That’s how people end up in a ditch.” That news comes as the current Collective Bargaining Agreement will expire on Dec. 1, 2026. OwnersRead More