Major League owners and players reached a new collective bargaining agreement yesterday, meaning that the 99-day lockout is OVER.
Opening day has been rescheduled to April 7th . . . one week later than it was supposed to be . . . but teams will still play a full, 162-game season.
Commissioner Rob Manfred said, quote, "I want to start by apologizing to our fans. I know the last few months have been difficult.''
In addition to the economic aspects, the deal also includes A draft lottery to discourage teams from intentionally tanking . . . the National League adopting the designated hitter . . . expanded 12-team postseason . . . the return of nine-inning double-headers . . . and they're scrapping the runner on second in extra innings.
The players also signed off on the league making future changes, such as the implementation of a pitch clock . . . banning the shift . . . and making the bases larger.
Those changes COULD be made as soon as NEXT season.
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