The week started off with MLB owners considering a shorter regular season, between 50 and 60 games. Although the proposal hasn’t yet been submitted to the players, per NJ.com’s Brendan Kuty, that is, apparently, their desire.
However, the initial response of Tony Clark, the leader of the MLBPA (MLB Players Association) wasn’t positive. Clark believes there is a reason behind the owners’ desire for a shorter season.
“This is all part of the league’s attempts to negotiate through the media instead of focusing on how to bring baseball back to its fans,” Clark, the MLBPA executive director, said in a prepared statement, per The Athletic.