Archives for March 2022

Before we focus on the 2022 Orioles, let’s look at the lockout and determine the winners and losers. Even though the owners unanimously approved the collective bargaining agreement, and the players did by just over a 2-1 margin (26-12), the thought here is that the players were the winners. The owners controlled the timetable and were able to lock out the players for an … [Read more...] about Players get a win in difficult negotiations

Before catcher Adley Rutschman found out he’d be reporting to major league camp on Sunday, his mind wasn’t on the baseball negotiations that finally got resolved on Thursday. “It’s been easy to stay with it, stay with the work and be around the guys,” Rutschman said. “It’s been fun so far.” One of the big questions now that spring training is here is whether Rutschman will be … [Read more...] about Orioles’ prospect watch: Updates on Rutschman, Rodriguez, Kjerstad, Stowers and Westburg

NEW YORK (AP/WJZ) — Major League Baseball’s acrimonious lockout ended Thursday when a divided players’ association voted to accept management’s offer to salvage a 162-game season that will start April 7. Owners approved the five-year labor contract with a 30-0 vote, and MLB formally lifted the lockout at 7 p.m. on its 99th day. “I am genuinely thrilled to say Major League … [Read more...] about MLB Players Vote To End Lockout, Salvaging 162-Game Season

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baseball is back, and the only people who might be more excited than fans are the ones playing the game. Baltimore Orioles players took to social media Thursday after a 99-day lockout ended. Major League Baseball’s bitter lockout ended Thursday when the MLB Players Association voted to accept an offer to salvage a 162-game season. Pitcher John Means, … [Read more...] about Orioles React After MLB Reaches Labor Deal With Players, Ending Lockout

(AP) — Major League Baseball and its players have settled on terms for a new collective bargaining agreement, ending the sport’s ninth work stoppage after 99 days and clearing the way for a full — but modified — 162-game regular season. So, uh, what happens next? In short: baseball. But there’s work to do, first. Opening day has been pushed back a week to April 7. Before Max … [Read more...] about EXPLAINER: MLB’s Lockout Is Over, So What Now?