Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred speaks during a news conference, Thursday March 10, 2022, in New York. Major League Baseball’s acrimonious lockout ended Thursday when a divided players’ association voted to accept management’s offer to salvage a 162-game season that will start April 7. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Bebeto MatthewsMajor League Baseball on Thursday decided to stop sawing through its nose to spite its face, and look at the result.
Months of self-inflicted damage began to heal.
Grinding of teeth gave way to cheers for the salvaging of a 162-game season.
Wringing of hands turned into applause and high-fives.