NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Major League Baseball owners have imposed a lockout after failing to reach a new contract agreement with the players union.
Owners voted unanimously in favor of the lockout, which took effect after the collective bargaining agreement with players expired at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday.
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This marks the first work stoppage in baseball since a strike shortened the 1994 and 1995 seasons. It’s unclear if it will affect opening day this coming spring.
The lockout prevents teams and players from having any contact, and puts a stop to trades and free agent signings.