At the beginning of the week it appeared Major League Baseball and the Players Association made progress toward reaching an agreement for the 2020 regular season.
However, much like with the March 26 deal, the two sides came away with different interpretations of commissioner Rob Manfred meeting with union executive director Tony Clark. MLB team owners believed there was an understanding for a 60-game season, while the MLBPA viewed that as a stepping stone to further negotiation.
As such, they presented MLB with a proposal that encompassed a 70-game season at full prorated salaries. It reportedly surprised and angered owners, who decided against submitting a counteroffer.