MLB Lockout Tracker: MLB sets Tuesday deadline for 162 games

Major League Baseball is imposing a lockout on its players. (Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire)Phillies Nation’s Destiny Lugardo, Tim Kelly, Ty Daubert and Nathan Ackerman will be tracking the latest breaking news surrounding the MLB lockout.

Tuesday, March 8: On Monday, MLB imposed another deadline for a new deal. Tuesday night is now the new deadline to reach a deal to ensure that 162 games are played and players receive full pay and full service time according to Evan Drellich of The Athletic. If a deal is reached, players would report to spring training on Friday.

If a deal is not reach, MLB is expected to cancel another week of games. For the Phillies, that could include the home…