We’re seeing a smidgen of urgency, but the league and players’ union aren’t any closer to a deal than they were when negotiations started 10 days ago.
Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY
MLB owners propose 72-game season, expanded playoffs as time winds down to reach agreement
MLB sent a proposal to the union Friday that calls for a 72-game season and up to 16 playoff teams, instead of 10. Time is ticking down on a deal.
Roy Halladay’s drug addiction exposed in ESPN documentary ‘Imperfect: The Roy Halladay Story’
ESPN documentary “Imperfect: The Roy Halladay Story” describes Halladay’s drug addiction that few knew about before he died in a plane crash in 2017.
MLB safety protocols: Must finish postseason before second wave of COVID-19 hits nation
MLB prepares for a potential season with the aim of finishing it in November before the US could be subjected to another coronavirus lockdown.
Opinion: MLB players are prepared to play 2020 season … but on one condition
Agent Scott Boras says players are prepared to play and willing to squeeze in as many as 124 regular-season games. But they want prorated salaries.
MLB owners approve historic revenue-sharing plan amid coronavirus pandemic
MLB owners approved a revenue-sharing agreement that could help bring baseball back in July, but the proposal is expected to be rejected by players.
Amid coronavirus pandemic, MLB owners will vote on historic revenue-sharing plan
Major League Baseball owners are set to vote on an historic revenue-sharing agreement that could help bring baseball back by early July.
MLB umpires’ salaries to be cut 30%, but they will still be paid through May
MLB umpires hardly thrilled with deal that cuts salaries 30% but considered it appropriate in light of the pandemic. They will keep health benefits.
MLB expects to use home ballparks for spring training if plans to play season proceed
Major League Baseball and its teams are looking to save time and money by holding a three-week spring training at home stadiums.
New York Mets coach Hensley Meulens is trying to keep Curacao fed one meal at a time
New York Mets coach Hensley Meulens is working at a food bank in Curacao, which has seen its economy dry up during the pandemic by a lack of tourism.