Report: MLBPA rejects 60-game proposal for MLB season
As had been expected, the Major League Baseball Players Association rejected an offer from owners for a 60-game regular season and an expanded postseason tournament.
According to ESPN , commissioner Rob Manfred is likely to respond by scheduling a campaign of around 50-60 games with prorated salaries per a March 26 deal agreed to by owners and the players.
Bob Nightengale of USA Today tweeted Opening Day for such a season likely won't come before July 26. Nightengale added that Manfred could announce his plans for the campaign as quickly as tonight:
ESPN's Buster Olney suspects some will elect not to play until 2021:
The MLBPA released a statement that didn't say much of anything for fans eager to watch baseball as soon as possible:
After the Philadelphia Phillies confirmed a coronavirus outbreak on Friday and other positive cases were reported around the league, it's believed spring training sessions will only occur at home ballparks. Previously , the New York Mets and New York Yankees were among teams looking to return to Florida facilities for spring training 2.0.
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