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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 1H 8M

BREAKING: Former D-back Tony Clark EXITS MLBPA Leadership as CBA Tensions Rise

from PHNX Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast · host Derek Montilla, Damon Fairall

Spring Training rolls on for the Arizona Diamondbacks, but a massive labor cloud is already forming over all of Major League Baseball. Reports that Tony Clark, former D-back and chief executive of the Major League Baseball Players Association, is stepping down amid multiple scandals have sent shockwaves through the league as all of baseball prepares for the upcoming CBA battle. We break down the internal investigation, the fallout from Clark’s resignation, and what this sudden leadership change could mean for players as the current agreement nears expiration. Plus, we dive into MLB’s decision to remove the strike zone from TV broadcasts with the ABS challenge system now in place…and why this entire rollout feels unnecessarily dumb. We also wrap up with the latest from D-backs camp, including the unsettled left-field situation for Opening Day and which promotional giveaways we absolutely need in our lives.JOIN THE SUPPORTERS CLUB ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/yc6km2r4An ALLCITY Network ProductionSUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtubeALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsportsMERCH https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/phnx-lockerALLCITY Network, Inc. aka PHNX and PHNX Sports is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by the City of PhoenixPHNX Events: Get your tickets to PHNX events and takeovers here: https://gophnx.com/events/Phoenix Raceway: Get your tickets now for March 5-8! https://www.phoenixraceway.com/march-cup-weekend/?CID=PIR_DI_TP_BA_PHNX26Spring_251120ALLCITY — including us here at PHNX — is teaming up with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America for an exciting three-year partnership. To learn more, visit https://www.bbbs.org/allcity/Branded Bills: Use code BBPHNX at https://www.brandedbills.com/ for 15% off your first order!Husband & Wife Law Team: If you’ve had a serious injury, Call The Husband & Wife Law Team first at 602-783-8841 or visithttps://husbandandwifelawteam.com/?utm_source=allcity-padcasts&utm_medium=digital-phx&utm_campaign=allcityShowNotesbet365: https://www.bet365.com/hub/en-us/app-hero-banner-1?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=usapp&utm_medium=affiliate&affiliate=365_03485317 Use the code PHNX365 to sign up, deposit $10 and bet $5 to get $150 in bonus bets!Disclaimer: Must be 21+ and physically located in AZ.  If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-NEXT-STEP, text NEXTSTEP to 53342 or visit https://problemgambling.az.gov/Gametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code PHNX for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply.Shady Rays: Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: PHNX for 35% off polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people.Circle K: Join Inner Circle for free by downloading the Circle K app today! Head to https://www.circlek.com/store-locator to find Circle Ks near you!When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Spring Training rolls on for the Arizona Diamondbacks, but a massive labor cloud is already forming over all of Major League Baseball. Reports that Tony Clark, former D-back and chief executive of the Major League Baseball Players Association, is stepping down amid multiple scandals have sent shockwaves through the league as all of baseball prepares for the upcoming CBA battle. We break down the internal investigation, the fallout from Clark’s resignation, and what this sudden leadership change could mean for players as the current agreement nears expiration. Plus, we dive into MLB’s decision to remove the strike zone from TV broadcasts with the ABS challenge system now in place…and why this entire rollout feels unnecessarily dumb. We also wrap up with the latest from D-backs camp, including the unsettled left-field situation for Opening Day and which promotional giveaways we absolutely need in our lives.

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