Dodger BlueDodger BlueDodger Blue
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Font ResizerAa
Dodger BlueDodger Blue
Font ResizerAa
  • Dodgers News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
  • Team
  • Video
  • Odds
  • About
Search
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Dodger Blue > Featured > MLB Lockout Rumors: Regular Season Starting In April Not Considered Likely
FeaturedRumors

MLB Lockout Rumors: Regular Season Starting In April Not Considered Likely

Scott Geirman
March 8, 2022
3 Min Read
Fan, MLB lockout
Lynne Sladky/AP Photo
SHARE

More than three months have passed since MLB team owners unanimously voted to impose a lockout once the 2017-21 collective bargaining agreement (CBA) expired.

It wasn’t until the end of February that MLB and the Players Association (MLBPA) began meting regularly, but nine consecutive days of bargaining at Roger Dean Stadium failed to produce a new deal by the league’s self-imposed deadline.

That resulted in commissioner Rob Manfred canceling Opening Day and the first two series of the 2022 regular season. Since that time additional Spring Training games have been lopped off the schedule.

As MLB and the union continue meeting this week before yet another deadline, there isn’t much hope for a new CBA to be in place so that the season could begin in April, according to Evan Drellich of The Athletic:

Industry sources generally are not optimistic about the season getting underway in April.

If a new CBA is not agreed to by Tuesday’s deadline, MLB intends on canceling another week of regular season games. That additionally came with a warning the games would not be rescheduled and players wouldn’t receive full pay this year.

Timeline of MLB lockout

A quick resolution wasn’t expected given the animosity that had built up between the league and Players Association over the years, and that proved true as six weeks passed before the first proposal was made by either side.

After a handful of discussions once the calendar turned to 2021, MLB and the MLBPA began to meet more regularly the following month. While that was reason for optimism, a significant gap remained on key economic issues such as the competitive balance tax, pre-arbitration bonus pool and minimum salary.

Much of those disagreements still are hurdles that need to be cleared before a new CBA will be put into place.

Have you subscribed to the Dodger Blue YouTube channel? Be sure to ring the notification bell to watch player interviews, participate in shows and giveaways, and stay up to date on all Dodgers news and rumors!

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:Collective Bargaining AgreementMLBMLBPA
ByScott Geirman
Follow:
Scott Geirman is a journalist from Simi Valley, California, currently working as a staff writer for Dodger Blue and Angels Nation. After working as the Sports Editor for the Moorpark College newspaper, he graduated from Cal State University, Northridge with a Bachelor's Degree in broadcast journalism with an emphasis in political science. Scott has a passion for reading, writing, baseball, family, Mookie Betts, and being a father to his beautiful daughter. He is currently pursuing his career in the sports media industry.
Ad imageAd image
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

You Might Also Like

Dodgers NewsFeatured

Dave Roberts: Dodgers ‘Know’ Diamondbacks Better Than Record Indicates

May 23, 2024
May 23, 2024
Dodgers win, 2020 World Series
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Baseball America Names Dodgers 2020 MLB Organization Of The Year

December 1, 2020
December 1, 2020
Dave Roberts, 2021 National League Wild Card Game
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Dave Roberts: Dodgers Lineup Production Must Improve

May 1, 2022
May 1, 2022
MLB logo
FeaturedMLB News

Key 2023 MLB Offseason Dates: Free Agency, BBWAA Awards, Winter Meetings & More

November 3, 2023
October 25, 2024

Categories

  • News
  • Rumors
  • Games
  • History

Information

  • Advertise
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?

  • 日本語
  • 한국어