There was optimism heading into Tuesday’s deadline that a deal might emerge between MLB and the MLBPA. However, as has been the case far too often throughout this process, that optimism was based on rhetoric rather than actual, substantial progress. The two sides met for nine straight days in Jupiter, Florida and accomplished only what could be described as minimal gains. The union rejected the league’s final offer Tuesday afternoon and soon after, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred was standing before a podium smiling as he canceled the first two series of the regular season.
Where MLB owners, MLBPA stand on CBA issues
