We have some news on the lockout front today, as well as what is hopefully a sign that there will be some progress made in the near future.
MLB officially announced today that spring games will start no earlier than March 5, with any games scheduled before that date canceled. That wipes out the first week or so of potential games.
On the plus side, MLB and the MLBPA will reportedly begin holding daily meetings beginning on Monday. Per Jeff Passan, multiple owners and players are flying in in anticipation of the sessions, as the two sides try to work to avoid a delay to the start of the season.