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Breaking down where each side stands in MLB labour negotiations
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MLB Offseason Dates: Contracts, Free Agency, and Rule 5 Draft
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Timeline: How MLB reached an agreement for a 2020 season after 3 frustrating months
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A lockout, canceled games and anger. What's next for MLB? - Los Angeles Times
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Sources -- MLB, MLBPA agree to deal on stoppage - ESPN
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MLB, players agree to deal to preserve service time, hold draft
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MLB, players agree to deal to preserve service time, hold draft
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MLB projects $640K loss per game with no fans
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Fewer games? Salary deferrals? Where MLB players and owners could find middle ground on 2020 season - ESPN
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Major League Baseball Player's Association Offers Counter Proposal to MLB - OnFocus