Well, it’s not a full deal, but it is some progress. According to John Heyman of MLB Network, the Players’ Association and MLB have agreed to ban shifts, make the bases larger, and also implement a pitch clock. A proposal of robo-umpires has been rejected.
Players union agreed to allow MLB to ban shifts, implement a pitch clock and make bases larger in 2023, subject to those agreements fitting into a total deal. Union also rejected Robo umps for ‘22/‘23. MLB goal: to be able to streamline the process and add excitement ti the game.