LENOX, Mass. (AP) — The union for Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians authorized the first strike in the ensemble's 145-year history on Saturday.
The Boston Musicians' Association issued a statement ahead of the expiration of the union's three-year contract at 11:59 p.m. Sunday.
The orchestra and management have had strained relations since BSO decided in March to force out music director Andris Nelsons next summer after 13 seasons.
“In spite of the turmoil of the last six months caused by BSO’s leadership decision to terminate the orchestra’s musical director, Andris Nelsons, they have failed to agree to a collective bargaining agreement that would begin to restore the trust that they have destroyed and offer a fair contract to the musicians who are at the heart and soul of the BSO,” the union said in a statement.
The union said management has not agreed to musicians' proposal for a mediator.
“We respect the musicians’ right to take this step as part of the negotiating process,” BSO CEO Chad Smith said in a statement. “Our focus remains on the negotiations and the ongoing constructive conversations. We are committed to reaching an agreement with competitive pay and benefits that enhances collaboration with the players.”
The orchestra's season is scheduled to open Sept. 17.
FILE - Boston Symphony Orchestra music director Andris Nelsons rehearses with the orchestra at Symphony Hall, Nov. 20, 2014, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
DENVER (AP) — Jo Adell homered, Tanner Bibee threw six solid innings for his first victory in a month and the Cleveland Guardians held on to beat the Colorado Rockies 4-3 on Saturday night.
The win, coupled with Texas’ 3-0 loss to the Los Angeles Angels, moved Cleveland into a tie with the Rangers for the last AL wild card. The Guardians have won three straight.
Jose Ramirez singled in the fourth for his 1,752nd career hit, which is fifth on the franchise list.
Bibee, whose last victory was July 20, has been victimized by lack of run support all year. Entering Saturday, Cleveland was shut out in seven of his 22 starts and the offense averaged 3.05 runs when he is on the mound, the lowest among qualified pitchers.
He struck out Connor Norby and Willi Castro to end his night — with the last strike coming on a challenge by catcher Patrick Bailey — to record his 16th quality start of the season. Norby led off the ninth with a home run off of Cade Smith, who got the next three batters for his 33rd save.
Mickey Moniak homered for Colorado, which has lost eight straight at home and five in a row overall. Gabriel Hughes (0-5) is still seeking his first major league victory after eight starts and nine overall appearances.
The Guardians took the lead when Adell followed Ramirez’s milestone single with a three-run homer, his 20th of the season. Colorado got a run back in the bottom of the inning and Moniak hit his 21st home run with two outs in the fifth to make it 3-2.
Bailey had a two-out RBI single in the sixth.
Guardians RHP Foster Griffin (14-4, 3.18) was set to start Sunday against Rockies RHP Tomoyuki Sugano (12-6, 4.70).
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Colorado Rockies' Willi Castro, left, scores on a double hit by Troy Johnston as Cleveland Guardians catcher Patrick Bailey, right, fields the throw in the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Cleveland Guardians' José Ramírez flies out against Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Gabriel Hughes in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee works against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Cleveland Guardians' Jo Adell gestures to the bullpen as he circles tha bases after hitting a three-run home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Gabriel Hughes in the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Rockies' Mickey Moniak watches his solo home run off Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee in the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
