Discussions between Major League Baseball and the Players Association appear to be heading towards a path of no return.
Last week, team owners proposed a 72-game regular season that called for players making up to 80% of their prorated salaries and the possibility of earning more if an expanded postseason is able to be completed.
The union quickly rejected that offer, insisting they wouldn’t agree to anything short of the full prorated salaries promised to players in a March 26 agreement. They also essentially dared MLB to impose a schedule, asking owners to tell them when and where to report.