// PERSON
Jeff Passan
ROLE MLB INSIDER/REPORTERAT ESPNMENTIONS 1LAST SEEN JUNE 1, 2026
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ESPN MLB insider and reporter who provided primary sourcing for the MLB labor/salary cap debate.
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mention·Axios Pro Rata·JUNE 1, 2026
“The surge in PE minority stake acquisitions in sports franchises is now a primary driver behind MLB's labor impasse — owners want salary caps not just for competitive balance, but to make their franchises more attractive to financial buyers.”
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