Good morning, Birdland!
The inevitable became official on Friday when MLB announced that spring training games would be delayed until at least March 5. This came the day after MLB and the MLBPA met for 15 minutes with little traction on a new CBA.
Pressure to reach a deal is mounting if a full 162-game season is going to be played in 2022. Also on the line is an expanded playoff field, something that owners desperately want and something that players are open to but only if other requests are met.
Last thing: Heard MLBPA has told MLB not to expect expanded playoffs in 2022 if players miss the chance to play a full 162 and be compensated for the full season.