Patrick OKennedy
Writer
I've been a Tiger fan since Eisenhower was President!
I love Major League Baseball, but it doesn’t love me back!
As the game becomes nothing but a number generator for ownership, how are we supposed to love Major League Baseball when it never loves us back?
Report: Tigers’ owner opposed even modest hike in CBT threshold
Four owners voted against even the $220M threshold in owners’ proposal
NO DEAL! MLB cancels regular season games after parties fail to reach agreement
Owners’ competitive balance tax proposal remains the biggest obstacle
CBA talks melt down as owners seem intent on cancelling regular season games
The players once again made significant concessions, while the owners remain intransigent.
What if MLB just ended the lockout?
A new, completed CBA isn’t required to get back to baseball.
In five hour meeting, MLB owners show hints of movement in new proposal
Here’s where they stand with further talks scheduled Tuesday, and likely throughout the week
MLB postpones spring training, sets CBA deadline to start season on time
Meanwhile, the players reduced demand for arbitration after two years, but increased their ask for a pre-arb bonus pool.
Owners’ newest proposal little changed from previous offers
Owners will keep the players locked out, and major league spring training is now delayed.
MLB owners still trying to harden the de facto salary cap
Proposals for Competitive Balance Tax penalties threaten 2022 season.
MLB owners request Federal mediation, won’t counter players last offer
The players may choose to reject mediation, based on past experience.