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MLBPA refuses additional pay cuts, 'resoundingly' rejects league's plan

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 6/5/20

Major League Baseball and its players' association are still trying to negotiate a deal for the 2020 season to begin, but they couldn't be any further apart in mindset.

Following a conference call with more than 100 players on Thursday night, it was revealed that the players "resoundingly rejected" further concessions sought by MLB, according to Players Association chief Tony Clark.

MLB Players’ Association executive director Tony Clark releases statement following conference call with more than 100 player leaders, who “resoundingly rejected” MLB’s “demand for additional concessions.” pic.twitter.com/bdT2gub2En
— Gabe Lacques (@GabeLacques) June 5, 2020

Clark's statement comes after MLB rejected the players' proposal for a 114-game season with prorated pay and an expanded playoff. The league responded with an idea that they may implement a 50-game season if players insist on prorated salaries.

The league and players' association are hoping to reach an agreement in time for a second spring training to begin in July, though they have a long way to go.

Unlike MLB, other professional leagues in the United States have made significant progress towards a return to their seasons. The NBA is set to resume at Walt Disney World on July 31, the NHL has agreed to a 24-team playoff format with games hopefully resuming this summer and Major League Soccer also is expected to resume this summer in Orlando.

If MLB wants to salvage its season, both sides are going to need to be a little more open to negotiations... but that seems like a longshot at this point.

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