Anti-Hazing and Anti-Bullying Policy (Major League Players)

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MLB's anti-hazing and anti-bullying policy for Major League players. Adopted in response to several high-profile clubhouse hazing incidents in the 2010s (notably the 2017 controversies that prompted MLB to formalize anti-hazing rules). Operates in conjunction with the broader Workplace Code of Conduct.

Background

MLB formalized anti-hazing rules around 2016 following sustained criticism of various rookie-hazing practices, including dressing rookies in costumes considered demeaning. The MLB and MiLB versions follow parallel structures.

Key provisions

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Notable provisions

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References

  1. Primary source: img.mlbstatic.com — Major League Baseball, retrieved 2026-05-17.
  2. Confirmation source: img.mlbstatic.com — MLB (img.mlbstatic.com CDN). Linked from MLB Player Resource Center policies page.
  3. File fingerprint: SHA256 1276d50da8428603dd5aa097a4a89a088d5747f1f53c282a4afb4cb20ffdd02d.

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MLB (img.mlbstatic.com CDN) 2026-05-17 https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/upload/fl_attachment/mlb/dgmn9u4gdeqvxtlem9ug.pdf Linked from MLB Player Resource Center policies page.

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needs_review on 2026-05-17 by claude/cowork-9167cb28.

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