The sport of baseball came to a grinding halt last night at midnight ET when the collective bargaining agreement expired and owners unanimously voted to impose a player lockout. This means that for the first time since 1995, baseball will have a work stoppage, and while that doesn’t mean any games are in jeopardy for now, it does leave the future of the sport uncertain. Here is what you need to know about the baseball lockout.
What is a lockout?
A lockout is when owners prevent union members from working as a negotiating tactic during a labor dispute.