MLB 99-Day Lockout Ended Thursday

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Published on March 11 2022 6:13 am
Last Updated on March 11 2022 6:13 am

Major League Baseball’s 99-day lockout ended Thursday as the owners and players agreed on a new labor deal, and spring training camps will open today, with players required to report by Sunday.

Even though MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred had earlier announced the cancellaton of each team’s first four series of games, there will be a full 162-game season, with Opening Day pushed back one week to April 7, and the regular season extended by three days to October 5.

Among non-economic changes: the designated hitter is being expanded to the National League; the post-season being increased from 10 teams to 12; and baseball will have an amateur draft lottery.