Minasian Out, MLB Labor Talks Get Ugly
Effectively Wild breaks down the Angels' chaos and the league's aggressive new stance on labor negotiations.
The Los Angeles Angels have fired general manager Perry Minasian, throwing the franchise into a state of flux while Major League Baseball ramps up an aggressive public relations campaign against the players' union. Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley dissect the sudden dismissal on the latest Effectively Wild, exploring the team's uncertain future under interim leadership and owner Arte Moreno's ongoing influence over baseball operations. The hosts pivot to the league's hardening stance in labor discussions, noting a distinct shift toward public messaging that signals a contentious bargaining period ahead and a departure from behind-the-scenes negotiation.
