According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, owners and players reached tentative agreement on a new labor deal on Thursday, ending the MLB lockout. Many deals have yet to be confirmed, but according to reports, players can report to spring training as early as tomorrow with games to begin March 17 and the regular season opener scheduled for April 7.
The regular season would be extended by three days, with nine-inning doubleheaders to make up for the lost games. The transaction freeze will be lifted as soon as a deal is officially ratified, which could take place today, allowing trades to be made and players to sign MLB free agent deals.