Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players’ Association have approved a deal that answers crucial questions about how an abbreviated or cancelled 2020 season would play out. As reported by The Associate Press and other media, MLBPA approved the 17-page document Thursday night and the owners approved it on Friday.
Understanding the necessity of an agreement
Before turning to the deal’s details, it’s worth explaining why the deal is so necessary. The collective bargaining relationship between the league and players makes it essential.
Like other pro leagues, MLB and its players rely on labor law to determine rules impacting players’ wages, hours and other working conditions.