With the players association signing off on a July 1 reporting date and agreement on operating protocols, the 2020 MLB season is a go, with a 60-game season beginning the weekend July 23-24. (more…)
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Negotiations for 2020 MLB season down to the wire
With the risk to players rising after a slew of COVID-19 positives in training camps, MLB is under the gun to come up with a plan to reassure players on the safety of a 2020 MLB season—even though there’s a decent chance that season will not be completed. (more…)
Players, owners inch closer to 2020 MLB season after MLBPA counterproposal
We have a counterproposal from the MLB Players Association to the terms presented yesterday by Commissioner Rob Manfred, calling for a 70-game season with full prorated salaries, uniform sponsor patches and expanded playoffs in 2020 and 2021. (more…)
Manfred “not confident” there will be 2020 MLB season
After claiming last week he was 100 percent certain there would be a 2020 MLB season, Commissioner Rob Manfred has walked back the statement and admits he’s “not confident” we’ll see baseball this year. (more…)
MLB reportedly rejects 114-game season; what comes next?
Multiple outlets are reporting that MLB has rejected a proposal from the MLBPA for a 114-game season, and while it’s being reported MLB says it will not make another proposal to players, it may not have to: a March agreement calling for a shorter season and full, prorated salaries could still be in play. (more…)
MLB, MLBPA reach agreement on 2020 season details
A deal between MLB and the MLB Players Association brings a higher level of certainty to the sport in the midst of a very uncertain year already heavily impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. (more…)
MLB, MLBPA, MiLB Donate $50,000 to Team Rubicon
A joint $50,000 donation to Team Rubicon has been made by Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, and the Major League Baseball Players Association, supporting Winter Storm Ulmer disaster relief efforts following devastating flooding this spring in Nebraska and Iowa. (more…)
U.S. Supreme Court Clears Way for State-Regulated Sports Betting
In a highly anticipated decision, by a decisive 6-3 margin the U.S. Supreme Court paved the way for state-regulated sports betting, overturning a federal ban against the wishes of MLB and other sports leagues. (more…)
MLBPA: No Threats of Spring Training Boycott
The Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) has sought to deny talk of a possible spring training boycott, saying that it has not made such a threat. (more…)
Showdown Looms Over Pitch Clock, Pace of Play in 2018
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is intent on implementing several measures to speed the pace of play in MLB games, including the use of a pitch clock and a limit on mound visits, but the MLB Players Association is opposing the changes. (more…)
Little League Classic Returning in 2018
After a successful debut in 2017, the Little League Classic will return to BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field in August 2018. Next year’s matchup will see the Philadelphia Phillies square off against the New York Mets. (more…)
MLB, MLBPA Donating $1M to Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLPBA) are jointly donating $1 million to the Kansas City-based Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM). The donation was announced on Wednesday. (more…)
MLB, MLBPA Release Rule Changes For 2017
On Thursday, Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) released a series of rule changes for the 2017 season. (more…)