After three months of negotiations that culminated in absolutely nothing and wasted numerous days that could have been included in the 2020 regular season, the MLB now plans to implement a 60-game season that is expected to begin around July 24. Unfortunately, before we can officially mark that date on our calendar, two more boxes still need to be checked.
The players must sign off on a health-and-safety protocol and commit to arriving at home stadiums by the first of the month to begin preparations for the seasons, according ESPN and their sources.
After the player’s union voted to reject the latest 60-game proposal made by the owners last week, the current plan is being implemented underneath the March 26 agreement that allows the owners to impose a length of schedule of their choosing.