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New MLB proposal reportedly offers 60 game schedule with pro-rated salary

Major League Baseball’s new proposal for a 2020 season may form the basis of an agreement, as it includes full pro-rated salaries for players. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, MLB’s proposal is for a 60-game season with full …

Rob Manfred

Report: MLB, MLBPA close to deal to play 2020 season

The face-to-face meeting between MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and MLBPA chief Tony Clark appears to be set to yield major results. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, MLB and the MLBPA are near an agreement to play the 2020 season. That agreement …

Rob Manfred

Report: Rob Manfred, MLBPA director Tony Clark had ‘productive meeting’

There has seemingly been nothing but pessimism over the past several weeks regarding the 2020 MLB season, but some good news finally surfaced on Wednesday. Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and MLB Players …

Mike Trout

Bryce Harper, Mike Trout are anxious to get MLB season started

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred admitted on Monday that it is a horrible look for the league to be squabbling over player compensation with all that is going on in the world, and two of baseball’s biggest superstars are not helping in that regard. …

New York Mets

Report: Mets seeking extension on $250 million loan while they search for buyer

New York Mets owners Jeff and Fred Wilpon are still in the process of trying to find a buyer for the franchise, but it does not sound like they expect a sale at any point in the immediate future. According to a report from Scott Soshnick of Sportico, …

New York Mets

Report: Shortened season could leave Mets in bad shape

The revenue shortages MLB teams are facing this year will likely have negative consequences for many clubs, and one team could be hurt more than others: the New York Mets The Mets’ owners, Fred and Jeff Wilpon, suffered negative financial …

Rob Manfred

Jason Kipnis takes shot at Rob Manfred amid threat to cancel MLB season

The 2020 MLB season is on life support, and many players are openly voicing their disgust with commissioner Rob Manfred over his handling of the matter. Former All-Star infielder Jason Kipnis, currently a member of the Chicago Cubs organization, …

Tony Clark

MLB players ‘disgusted’ over Rob Manfred’s threat to cancel season

Another day gone by, another day of mud-slinging between MLB and the MLB Players Association. On Monday, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred went back on his previous statement saying there “100 percent” would be a season this year to saying …

Trevor Bauer

Trevor Bauer offers theory on Rob Manfred’s ominous remarks about 2020 season

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred surprised baseball fans on Monday when he said he is not confident there will be a 2020 season, but star pitcher Trevor Bauer believes he has a full understanding of the motivation behind the remarks. Almost immediately …

Rob Manfred

Report: MLB threatens to cancel 2020 season unless players waive legal claims

Major League Baseball appears to have responded to the MLBPA’s ultimatum with a line in the sand of their own. According to Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times, commissioner Rob Manfred informed the players’ union that there would be no …

Rob Manfred now ‘not confident’ there will be MLB season

Rob Manfred has now publicly flip-flopped positions regarding a possible 2020 MLB season. The MLB commissioner said on ESPN’s “The Return of Sports” special Monday that he is “not confident” there will be an MLB season …

Rob Manfred

Report: MLB now focused on safety and scheduling, not negotiations with players

The MLBPA told Major League Baseball on Saturday that their efforts to negotiate an agreement on the 2020 season were over, and that MLB should simply tell players when and where to report. The league appears ready to do just that. In a Monday …

New York Yankees

Yankees officially appeal order to unseal alleged sign-stealing letter

As expected, the New York Yankees are officially launching a legal fight to prevent a letter that allegedly details sign-stealing allegations against the team from going public. Evan Drellich of The Athletic shared the relevant filing on Monday, with …

Rob Manfred

Report: Schedule mandated by MLB commissioner would be at least 50 games

There is likely going to be a Major League Baseball season in 2020 with or without an agreement between the league and the MLB Players Association, and it will be up to commissioner Rob Manfred to decide how many games. MLB has been pushing for as …

Bryce Harper Phillies

Bryce Harper jokes about playing for Eagles if MLB does not resume

Bryce Harper in the NFL? No, it’s not going to happen, but it may well be something he wishes he could try. Harper chatted with Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Lane Johnson recently on Johnson’s “Outside the Lane” …

MLBPA says they are done negotiating, tells MLB to schedule the season

The Major League Baseball Players Association says they are done negotiating with MLB. The MLBPA sent a letter to the league on Saturday rejecting their latest proposal for a shortened season. In the letter, MLBPA director Tony Clark told the owners …

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