MLB and MLBPA Could Reach Agreement Soon to Start Season Earlier Than Expected
By Thomas Carannante
Could we finally have a resolution for the start of the 2020 MLB season?
Major League Baseball and the Players' Association are in talks regarding a number of topics, and one of them is figuring out a date for Opening Day. According to the latest reports, the two sides could be targeting early June to begin the year.
MLB and Players Association could agree to start baseball season in early June, per report https://t.co/fS0TNCUUaX
— CBS Sports MLB (@CBSSportsMLB) March 25, 2020
Don't get too excited though, baseball fans -- this is the "best-case scenario." This would also mean Spring Training resumes in early May, considering executives believes the players will need another month to prepare for the regular season.
While this report is encouraging due to its optimistic nature, it seems like it's a bit too hopeful, given everything that must fall into place in the coming weeks.
The latest on the state of MLB, packed with news, including:
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) March 25, 2020
- MLB/MLBPA deal coming together
- Teams pledging to pay employees
- Potential start dates
- Minor league pay
- Doubleheaders galore
- Neutral-site playoff potential
Much more with @kileymcd: https://t.co/vjZAqKgJ7J
Earlier in the day it was reported the MLB and MLBPA tentatively agreed upon players getting a full year of service in 2020 whenever the season starts, so that's also an indication both sides are more and more keen on the year starting sooner than the previous ominous reports that suggested a July return.
The wheels are in motion, and now fans have to hope the quarantine slows this pandemic down before we return to normalcy.