The Major League Baseball players union has rejected a proposal from the teams.
The offer included the universal designated hitter, what M-L-B called “extra money,” and expanded playoffs.
The union believes the expanded postseason dilutes the competitive integrity of the game and the “extra money” was just a return to 2019 levels.
The two sides have less than a month until spring training begins to get something done – unless the coronavirus pandemic forces the season to be delayed.
League officials are reportedly frustrated by what they see as the union’s refusal to negotiate.
The current collective bargaining agreement expires after this season – meaning a strike is possible after that.
