player wages by restricting competition for labor. Entry into the market by rival leagues challenged the incumbent monopsony … (1880-1919), this study examines the impact of inter-league competition on player wages. This study finds a positive salary … during the 20th century than the 19th century. Changes in levels of market saturation and minor-league competition may …

The contracts that shaped professional sport -- Sports and the law: the fine print -- Bringing back real competition. … further arguing that a free market in sports teams and athletes once existed and could work again if the monopolists of MLB …