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Originally Posted by BIG17EASY
I don't know the specific legality behind it, but it wasn't a decision made by anyone. During a lockout, MLB cannot use the players' likeness in any product that MLB puts out there. That includes MLB.com. It has something to do with the contract/agreements between MLB and the MLBPA.
It should not affect OOTP in any way because OOTP is licensed by both MLB and MLB Players, Inc.
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Well they've taken it far beyond using likenesses or writing articles about current players. They've even cleared the rosters pages. And since players who were listed on those pages are still under contract to their organizations, I'm not quite sure how that would infringe upon their rights.