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The MLBPA also made proposals to the league today: On sports betting, the union proposed a joint lobbying effort with MLB to ban prop bets and event contracts relating to in-game individual performance.

The biggest issue baseball fans want solved to strengthen the game is fixing the payroll disparity that leaves too many fans without hope of their team competing for a World Series title. Every other major U.S. sport has tackled this problem, and every year more small market teams in those leagues have a chance to win. The salary cap and floor proposal levels the playing field, allowing us greater flexibility to address longstanding player priorities while sharing baseball revenue with the players 50/50. Today, in addition to proposing the largest ever increase in the minimum salary, earned by over half of MLB players, we accepted two landmark changes to free agency that have been in place for 50 years. We agreed to both the MLBPA’s proposal to provide earlier access to free agency, and their proposal to eliminate the qualifying offer system, a provision players view as a drag on free agency. We also proposed to eliminate deferred compensation and to create a new “Cornerstone Player” provision similar to the NBA’s “Bird Rights” to give every team a fair shot at retaining their fans’ favorite star players. We will continue working with the MLBPA during the bargaining process to improve the game for teams, players and fans.

Chick-fil-A is no longer the top fast-food restaurant after 11 years, according to a new study. Jersey Mike’s now holds the No. 1 spot, just ahead of Chick-fil-A.

Can anyone tell me why The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was left out of the list of Christian churches?

Game 3, NBA Finals, Madison Square Garden.

Boston Rob comments on Aubry's winning game, and how Survivor has changed "I do think it's interesting that people like Cirie and Ozzy talked about Aubry [playing] the middle great. Years ago, that would've been considered being called a coattail rider. That was looked down upon. So I wonder, is that something they actually revere, or is that the excuse they're giving to be able to justify their vote, because they didn't want to vote for Jonathan or they didn't want to vote for Joe." (Via: Parade/Mike Bloom)