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
- Primary source: img.mlbstatic.com — Major League Baseball, retrieved 2026-05-17.
- Confirmation source: img.mlbstatic.com — MLB (img.mlbstatic.com CDN). Linked from MLB Player Resource Center policies page.
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- Retrieved
- 2026-05-17 by
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- https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/upload/fl_attachment/mlb/dgmn9u4gdeqvxtlem9ug.pdf
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| Publisher | Retrieved | URL | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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