The Olympics' New Ballgame: MLB's Rocky Road to LA28 The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are shaping up to be a major event for baseball, but not just because of the on field action.
A behind the scenes battle is brewing between Major League Baseball and the Players Association over how big leaguers will participate in the Games.
One of the most significant hurdles is the proposed mandatory participation agreement that would require players to attend the Olympics without pay or service time.