The Major League Baseball Players Association is expected Monday to reject MLB’s proposal to delay the season by a month after having discussions among the sub-executive council and player representatives, two people with knowledge of the talks told USA TODAY Sports. The people requested anonymity because the negotiations are ongoing.
The union has not informed MLB of a formal decision or made a counterproposal, but plan to officially reveal their position Monday.
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MLB proposed a 154-game season late Friday afternoon in which spring training would start March 22 and opening day on April 28, with players still retaining their full pay as if they played 162 games.