The Major League Baseball Players Association submitted a counter offer to the MLB owners on a plan to play. The plan reportedly isn't expected to be approved by the owners.
Major League Baseball owners and the MLB players Association appear to be far apart on an agreement to return to play this summer. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan thinks Major League Baseball is missing an opportunity to be part of the healing process for the nation due to Covid-19.
The Major League Baseball Players Association has put together a proposal that they expect to be rejected by the owners but they hope this can lead to talks this week that can lead to an agreement to start play in early July.
Major League Baseball is far apart on an agreement to return to play. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says the Major League Baseball has looked bad before and they could again if the two sides can't work something out.
The NHL outlined its plan to return to play yesterday when health requirements are met. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He feels the NHL is 99 percent likely to return and he expects their return to come in July.
The NHL is expected to reveal the results of a vote on return-to-play tonight. The proposal would put 24 teams in a playoff that would have the Wild open the playoffs against Vancouver.
NBA and Major League Baseball Officials each had meetings Tuesday to work on preparations to return to play. Both talked about health concerns, testing options and how a return to play would look. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.
Major League Baseball and the MLBPA are meeting today with hopes of bringing baseball back in early July. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. Jim says the MLBPA isn't likely to accept the proposal from the MLB because of how the money would be distributed.
According to Jeff Passan with ESPN Major League Baseball is looking at returning to play with a second spring training in June and regular season games starting in July. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.
Major League Baseball is reportedly looking at the possibility of having all 30 teams playing in Arizona at Chase Field and many spring training ballparks starting as early as May. The teams would play without fans and be isolated in hotels when not playing baseball.