The New York Times – Sports:
Canada’s border restrictions bar those players, and the players will not be paid while the team is abroad as part of the sport’s new labor agreement.
Category: Major League Baseball Players Assn
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For M.L.B. and the Union, a Relationship in Need of Repair
The New York Times – Sports:
Commissioner Rob Manfred wants to shift gears and work with the players. Tony Clark is “looking forward to those conversations.”
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If the Lockout Makes Baseball Better, It Will Have Been Worth It
The New York Times – Sports:
After tense negotiations, Major League Baseball and the players’ union both made gains in their desired areas. But more important, they avoided losses — of games and, potentially, their standing.
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MLB Lockout Ends and 162-Game Season Will Be Played
The New York Times – Sports:
After a long series of deadlines, threats and delays, a tentative agreement was reached and a full 162-game season should begin on April 7.
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M.L.B. Cancels Another Week of Games as Lockout Continues
The New York Times – Sports:
The league and the players negotiated long after another self-imposed deadline, but a deal could not be reached to save a 162-game season.
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MLB Lockout: Another Deadline Set for Canceling Games
The New York Times – Sports:
While a 162-game season is still theoretically on the table, the latest talks could lead to another week of canceled games.
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‘It’s Not About Me’: Max Scherzer Bucks a System That Worked For Him
The New York Times – Sports:
A Mets ace, Max Scherzer stands to lose around $233,000 per day because of canceled games. He wants to fix the system for players who make exponentially less.
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M.L.B. Canceled Games. What Happens Now?
The New York Times – Sports:
Both sides left Florida frustrated, and no date is set for further negotiations. This could take a while.