Tony Clark resigned as executive director of the MLB Players Association after an internal investigation discovered the 53-year-old had an inappropriate relationship with his sister-in-law, The Post’s Joel Sherman confirmed. ESPN first reported the news.

The sister-in-law was hired by the union in 2023, the report added.

Clark’s wife’s name is Frances. She and their son had move from New York to Phoenix, according to a 2020 USA Today article.


Tony Clark (l.) and his wife, Frances (r.) Getty Images for TAO Group

Initial reports Tuesday morning indicated Clark’s resignation was related to a federal investigation into allegations that Clark and the union misused funds from a licensing agreement.

Clark had been executive director of the union since 2013.


Baseball Players Association director Tony Clark on the field before World Series Game 1.
Tony Clark’s sister-in-law was hired by the union in 2023. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post

The news comes with the MLB collective bargaining agreement set to expire on Dec. 1. It is widely expected that owners will push for a salary cap, something players have spoken out against.

The vibe around the sport has been that there could be a work stoppage after the 2026 season.



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