MLB Opening Day, Regular Season Games Cancelled After Sides Fail to Reach Lockout Agreement

Tuesday, 1 March 2022 17:43

By Linda Morgan

MLB Commissioner says the sport will lose several regular season games after lockout talks fail to reach deal.

Some bad news for fans of major league baseball.

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announcing opening day has been canceled, and several regular season games will be lost due to a labour dispute.

The sides met for 16 and a half hours on Monday, sending a 'best and final offer' earlier today, which was rejected by players.

Opening day was originally scheduled for March 31st.

This will be the ninth work stoppage in baseball history that has resulted in the cancellation of regular season games.

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