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Rob Manfred MLB lockout updates: DH, draft lottery, optimism for season on-time

The MLB lockout has now passed 10 weeks of stalemate. Spring training games are scheduled to begin around two weeks from now, so the clock is ticking for owners and players to agree on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. Click here for our latest look at the situation from Wednesday.

Commissioner Rob Manfred held a press conference Thursday, in which he offered updates on some points of progress between the two sides and expressed optimism that the regular season would begin on time. Click here to watch video of his statement and his answers to key questions.