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Tony Clark, the executive director of the MLB Players Association, resigned following an internal investigation that revealed he had an inappropriate relationship with his sister-in-law, who worked for the organization. Clark, a former MLB player, had been with the MLBPA since 2010 and became executive director in 2013. His departure comes ahead of critical collective bargaining negotiations, with union member Tarik Skubal expressing confidence in interim director Bruce Meyer to lead negotiations effectively. The situation raises concerns about potential lockout as the current agreement nears expiration on December 1.
