Despite the progress that has been made on certain issues, MLB and the players’ association were not able to reach a deal Wednesday to end the lockout as another deadline came to pass.
Commissioner Rob Manfred announced the cancellation of additional games, extending the lockout that started almost 100 days ago. And until an agreement is reached, free agency will remain on hold. The earliest Opening Day will be held is now April 14.
The news comes just over a week after MLB commissioner Rob Manfred announced the cancellation of the season’s first two series, marking the first time in nearly three decades that regular season games are being canceled due to a work stoppage.