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flag MLB hopes players will join 2028 LA Olympics, with games at Dodger Stadium and key hurdles remaining.

flag MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred expressed growing optimism that major league players will participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, citing progress in talks with the MLB Players Association and the unique opportunity of hosting the Games in the U.S. Key challenges remain, including securing insurance coverage for player contracts during Olympic play and finalizing logistical plans. flag The baseball tournament is set for July 13–19 at Dodger Stadium, with an extended All-Star break planned from July 9–21, possibly including the All-Star Game in San Francisco. flag The U.S. will automatically qualify, along with two teams from the Americas based on the upcoming World Baseball Classic. flag Manfred declined to address concerns about Casey Wasserman’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein, emphasizing MLB’s focus on the Olympic institution. flag He also noted ongoing salary cap negotiations remain stalled ahead of the upcoming collective bargaining agreement.

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