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Sources: MLBPA Responds To Owners With 70-Game Proposal

6.18.2020

The MLBPA has "finalized a proposal to MLB for a season of 70 games," according to sources. The sources added that other details in MLBPA's new proposal include:

70-game season from July 19 through Sept. 30
$50M in playoff bonuses
50/50 split of new postseason TV revenues in '21
Forgiveness of salary advance for Tier I-III players
Universal DH
Mutual waiver of right to file a grievance

Absent a deal, the league has the "ability to implement a season of its desired length, likely around 50 games, per a March 26 agreement between the sides, a move that probably would lead to a grievance from the players" (ESPN.com, 6/18).

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