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Talks collapse; shortened baseball season likely

The major league baseball players’ association announced on Saturday that they were rejecting the owners most recent proposal to pay them from 70 to 80 percent of their prorated salaries for a 72 game season. A statement released by MLBPA president Tony Clark indicated that...

“it unfortunately appears that further dialogue with the league would be futile. It’s time to get back to work. Tell us when and where.”

MLB responded with it’s own message.

“We are disappointed that the MLBPA has chosen not to negotiate in good faith over resumption of play after MLB has made three successive proposals that would provide players, Clubs and our fans with an amicable resolution to a very difficult situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.