A regular sports column titled "Wednesday Bantering" has warned that a Major League Baseball lockout appears increasingly likely, according to a piece published on November 4, 2026 by columnist Tom Mullie.
The column, headlined "We're Definitely Getting a Lockout," suggests that ongoing labor negotiations between MLB owners and the players' union have reached an impasse, raising the prospect of a work stoppage.
The article featured a photograph from August 2024 showing Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell arguing with umpire Bill Miller during a game against the Miami Marlins, though the image predates the current labor discussions.
