MLBPA FINAL TEST PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Agent Regulations - Fee Statements. Answer: Must be submitted no
later than 3/1.
◉ Agent Regulations - Loans. Answer: - Loans prohibited w/o prior
written approval by MLBPA.
- Applies to ALL players.
- Only allowed for current clients.
- Cant contain provisions player continue as a client or penalty if
terminates rights.
- Agent must report to MLBPA the terms of any third party loan.
◉ Agent Regulations - Meal Disclosures. Answer: - Agents may pay for
actual costs of reasonable meals for non-clients on 2 occasions.
- Meals with non-clients must be disclosed.
- Applies to all players regardless of roster status.
◉ Agent Regulations - NON-Client Communications Disclosures.
Answer: - Report all non-client communications regardless of whether
,the Agent or the player initiates the call/text/or Mtg......... (with the
exception of quick "hello").
- Applies only to 40 man roster players.
◉ Agent Regulations - Player/Agent Designations. Answer: - Every year
must obtain signed PAD form signed by clients.
- Only 40 man roster players.... Must submit renewed designation on
becoming 40 man.
- If foreign player..... PAD in that language.
- Send copy to Lisa @ within 10 days.
◉ Agent Regulations - Prohibition on Guaranteeing Marketing to Non-
Clients. Answer: An Agent may not guarantee or promise any player will
secure endorsements, marketing, personal appearance to sign with him.
◉ Agent Regulations - SRA. Answer: - 1 year max (must renew every
year).
- Must mail copy to MLBPA w/in 10 days of signing.
- Player may at any time.
- May not provide for damages or specific remedy for termination.
- Must submit renewed SRA on becoming 40 man.
◉ Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (In-Season Meal and Tip
Allowance). Answer: - Per diem allowance paid on road ($117.50)
,◉ Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (In-season Supplement
Allowance 7&7). Answer: - Hotel and per diem for first 7 days at home
after assignment.
- Owed for every assignment to Major League Club.
- Unless sent to minors within 7 days.
◉ Allowances (Spring Training). Answer: Weekly allowance of:
$369.50.
Base Supplemental allowance of: $65.50.
◉ Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Moving Expenses). Answer:
MLB new club pays:
(1) up front if club to club
(2) expense reimbursement -actual and
reasonable.
◉ Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Rent Reimbursements).
Answer: - Reimbursement for rent due on apartment being vacated
- "actual and reasonable".
- Must offer club opportunity to use or sublease.
, ◉ Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Disabled Players). Answer: -
In season..... clubs direct location of rehab (home city, on road w/ club,
ST facility).
- In season...... consent required after 20 days for rehab @ St facility.
◉ Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Allowances while on Rehab
Assignment). Answer: - 1st class Airfare.
- 1st class hotel.
- MLB per diem.
**** Rules of Thumb..... players on optional assignment governed by
past practices.
◉ Arbitration (Eligible). Answer: Eligible
1. Players with 3 or more years of MLS but less than 6 years of MLS.
Or
2. "Super Two"
A. at least 2 years of MLS but less than 3 years of MLS; and
B. accumulated at least 86 days of MLS in immediate preceding season;
and
C. Ranks in top 22% in total MLS among players who met requirements
#1 and #2.
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Agent Regulations - Fee Statements. Answer: Must be submitted no
later than 3/1.
◉ Agent Regulations - Loans. Answer: - Loans prohibited w/o prior
written approval by MLBPA.
- Applies to ALL players.
- Only allowed for current clients.
- Cant contain provisions player continue as a client or penalty if
terminates rights.
- Agent must report to MLBPA the terms of any third party loan.
◉ Agent Regulations - Meal Disclosures. Answer: - Agents may pay for
actual costs of reasonable meals for non-clients on 2 occasions.
- Meals with non-clients must be disclosed.
- Applies to all players regardless of roster status.
◉ Agent Regulations - NON-Client Communications Disclosures.
Answer: - Report all non-client communications regardless of whether
,the Agent or the player initiates the call/text/or Mtg......... (with the
exception of quick "hello").
- Applies only to 40 man roster players.
◉ Agent Regulations - Player/Agent Designations. Answer: - Every year
must obtain signed PAD form signed by clients.
- Only 40 man roster players.... Must submit renewed designation on
becoming 40 man.
- If foreign player..... PAD in that language.
- Send copy to Lisa @ within 10 days.
◉ Agent Regulations - Prohibition on Guaranteeing Marketing to Non-
Clients. Answer: An Agent may not guarantee or promise any player will
secure endorsements, marketing, personal appearance to sign with him.
◉ Agent Regulations - SRA. Answer: - 1 year max (must renew every
year).
- Must mail copy to MLBPA w/in 10 days of signing.
- Player may at any time.
- May not provide for damages or specific remedy for termination.
- Must submit renewed SRA on becoming 40 man.
◉ Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (In-Season Meal and Tip
Allowance). Answer: - Per diem allowance paid on road ($117.50)
,◉ Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (In-season Supplement
Allowance 7&7). Answer: - Hotel and per diem for first 7 days at home
after assignment.
- Owed for every assignment to Major League Club.
- Unless sent to minors within 7 days.
◉ Allowances (Spring Training). Answer: Weekly allowance of:
$369.50.
Base Supplemental allowance of: $65.50.
◉ Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Moving Expenses). Answer:
MLB new club pays:
(1) up front if club to club
(2) expense reimbursement -actual and
reasonable.
◉ Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Rent Reimbursements).
Answer: - Reimbursement for rent due on apartment being vacated
- "actual and reasonable".
- Must offer club opportunity to use or sublease.
, ◉ Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Disabled Players). Answer: -
In season..... clubs direct location of rehab (home city, on road w/ club,
ST facility).
- In season...... consent required after 20 days for rehab @ St facility.
◉ Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Allowances while on Rehab
Assignment). Answer: - 1st class Airfare.
- 1st class hotel.
- MLB per diem.
**** Rules of Thumb..... players on optional assignment governed by
past practices.
◉ Arbitration (Eligible). Answer: Eligible
1. Players with 3 or more years of MLS but less than 6 years of MLS.
Or
2. "Super Two"
A. at least 2 years of MLS but less than 3 years of MLS; and
B. accumulated at least 86 days of MLS in immediate preceding season;
and
C. Ranks in top 22% in total MLS among players who met requirements
#1 and #2.
