Appeals Court: CBA Does Not Apply in Pitcher’s Injury Claim

The Detroit Tigers picked up a significant victory off the field this spring when a state appeals court affirmed a judge’s ruling that a pitcher’s claim that the club was responsible for his injury was effectively barred by a combination of statutes and laws.   Douglas Brocail is a relief pitcher for the Tigers and a union member of the Major League Baseball Players Association. As such, his employment agreements with major league baseball teams are subject to a collective bargaining ag