MLB Baseball 3h Briefing

Last updated: March 15, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

MLB Labor & Player Outlook

Discussions surrounding potential labor actions are already casting shadows over future international competition, as the MLBPA warned espn.com a 2027 work stoppage could derail plans for big league participation in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Meanwhile, on the field, the San Francisco Giants flirted espn.com with perfection against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday, falling just one out shy of a flawless game before the no-hitter bid concluded, though the team is reportedly monitoring an ailment affecting pitcher Birdsong espn.com.