Could Major League Baseball be headed toward another lockout?

On today’s GM Territory, Jim Bowden and Trey Bowden dive into the growing labor battle between MLB and the Players Association and why the blockbuster Tarik Skubal trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers could have major implications well beyond the 2026 season.

Has the Dodgers’ continued ability to stockpile superstar talent strengthened the owners’ argument for major economic changes? Could a salary cap become the biggest battle of the next CBA negotiations? And just how realistic is the possibility that baseball faces a work stoppage in 2027?

We also break down the devastating Hunter Greene injury. We discuss whether his previous elbow issues played a role in how the Reds handled him this season, what his recovery timeline could look like, and how potentially losing Greene for a significant portion of 2027 changes Cincinnati’s plans moving forward.

⚾ Tarik Skubal trade fallout

⚾ Why MLB could be headed toward a lockout

⚾ The salary cap and competitive-balance debate

⚾ Hunter Greene’s elbow injury

⚾ How Cincinnati handles its rotation without Greene

⚾ What this means for the Reds in 2027

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Could Major League Baseball be headed toward another lockout?
On today&rsquo;s GM Territory, Jim Bowden and Trey Bowden dive into the growing labor battle between MLB and the Players Association and why the blockbuster Tarik Skubal trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers could have major implications well beyond the 2026 season.
Has the Dodgers&rsquo; continued ability to stockpile superstar talent strengthened the owners&rsquo; argument for major economic changes? Could a salary cap become the biggest battle of the next CBA negotiations? And just how realistic is the possibility that baseball faces a work stoppage in 2027?
We also break down the devastating Hunter Greene injury. We discuss whether his previous elbow issues played a role in how the Reds handled him this season, what his recovery timeline could look like, and how potentially losing Greene for a significant portion of 2027 changes Cincinnati&rsquo;s plans moving forward.
⚾ Tarik Skubal trade fallout
⚾ Why MLB could be headed toward a lockout
⚾ The salary cap and competitive-balance debate
⚾ Hunter Greene&rsquo;s elbow injury
⚾ How Cincinnati handles its rotation without Greene
⚾ What this means for the Reds in 2027
GM Territory &mdash; part of the Foul Territory Network.
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Head to&nbsp;<a href="https://factormeals.com/foul50off">Factormeals.com/foul50off</a> and use code foul50off to get 50% off and 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year, while supplies last until 10/31/2026

GM Territory is a behind-the-curtain look through the lens of MLB GMs that includes roster building, and decision-making from two generations of baseball minds. Hosted by Jim Bowden - with 17 years of MLB General Manager experience - and his son Trey, the show breaks down trades, drafts, scouting, analytics, player development, science, CBA issues, inside information and news from all 30 major league front offices.

It’s honest, transparent, unfiltered, insightful, and grounded with strong opinions without fear of controversy, repercussions or alienating those in the game.

GM Territory is a behind-the-curtain look through the lens of MLB GMs that includes roster building, and decision-making from two generations of baseball minds. Hosted by Jim Bowden - with 17 years of MLB General Manager experience - and his son Trey, the show breaks down trades, drafts, scouting, analytics, player development, science, CBA issues, inside information and news from all 30 major league front offices.
It&rsquo;s honest, transparent, unfiltered, insightful, and grounded with strong opinions without fear of controversy, repercussions or alienating those in the game.

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MLB LOCKOUT COMING? Skubal Trade Changes Everything + Hunter Greene’s Devastating Injury

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