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Bryce Harper makes feelings extremely clear on MLB players\u2019 potential 2028 Olympics participation<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The World Baseball Classic<\/a> is an event that has grown dramatically in stature and the presence of stars like Aaron Judge<\/a>, Bryce Harper<\/a>, Cal Raleigh and Paul Skenes on Team USA is testimony as to how important it has become to many of the game\u2019s top players.<\/p>\n

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However, as big as the international competition has become, it pales in comparison to the Olympic Games. Harper believes that Major League players should have the opportunity to compete in the 2028 Summer Olympics. The event will be in the United States and it will be hosted by Los Angeles.<\/p>\n

Harper made his feelings clear in a recent interview where he expressed his feelings<\/a> about international competition. \u201cObviously the WBC is great, but it\u2019s not the Olympics,\u201d Harper said, per MLB insider Bob Nightengale. \u201cThat\u2019s no disrespect to the WBC or anything. But everybody knows when the Olympics are on everybody is watching. Doesn\u2019t matter what sport it is. It could be the most random sport and it has all of the fans watching it. I hope LA \u201928 happens.\u201d<\/p>\n

Despite Harper\u2019s desired wishes, a work stoppage<\/a> between the MLB Players Association and MLB owners is expected at the conclusion of the upcoming season. Owners would like to see some kind of salary cap imposed in the sport, while players are against it. Many expect the dispute to go on for several months in the 2027 season.<\/p>\n

If that happens, adding an Olympic break to the negotiations is likely to make the negotiations even more contentious. Harper believes that MLB participation in the Olympics would be great for the sport.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI\u2019m hoping the next CBA agreement can happen where teams and players can come to an agreement on taking that two-week break, especially it being in our home country,\u201d Harper explained. \u201cIt would be great for baseball. You talk about growing the game and being able to grow it at that, at the highest level would help out tremendously.\u201d<\/p>\n

Related: Watch Aaron Judge go yard in first Team USA at-bat vs. Brazil<\/a><\/p>\n

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