Several agents representing Major League Baseball players have voiced strong displeasure with Commissioner Rob Manfred’s handling of the collective‑bargaining process. Reporters Ken Rosenthal and Evan Drellich of The Athletic disclosed the agents’ frustration in a Sports Business Journal story dated November 6, 2026. Although agents typically avoid public comments, a number chose to speak out over the push for a salary‑cap ceiling. Their criticism adds pressure to an already tense negotiation environment.