Arbitrator George Nicolau rules against the Major League owners in the “Collusion II” case, agreeing with the players’ contention that the owners conspired to fix the free agent market after the 1986 season. Twelve players will be granted no-risk free agency after the season, as well as monetary compensation.

August 31, 1988August 20, 2021 This Day In Baseball

On August 31, 1988 — Arbitrator George Nicolau rules against the Major League owners in the “Collusion II” case, agreeing with the players’ contention that the owners conspired to fix the free agent market. He orders the Major League owners to pay $10.5 million in damages as a result of their collusion against free agents after the 1985 season.

Twelve players will be granted no-risk free agency after the season, as well as monetary compensation.

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