In addition to the problems caused by the COVID-19 global pandemic, the MLB and MLBPA are still having trouble reaching a deal to begin the season. Major League Baseball was scheduled to begin on March 26th. Last week, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred said that there will be a baseball season this year "100 percent", to SI's Tom Verducci. You can see Verducci's report here. 

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Major League Baseball Players Association says it's done negotiating with the league, and has told MLB to schedule the season as they said they would. The union sent a letter to the league Saturday rejecting MLB's latest proposal, with MLBPA director Tony Clark saying, “If it is your intention to unilaterally impose a season, we again request that you inform us and our members of how many games you intend to play and when and where players should report. It is unfair to leave players and the fans hanging at this point.” 

The hangup in negotiations has largely revolved around salary, as the league has said it can't afford to pay players their full prorated salaries, but the tipping point Saturday seemed to come as the news broke of MLB nearing a broadcast contract renewal with Turner for an increase in revenue. While MLB does have the ability to impose a season, the union also cited several concerns that needed to be addressed on health and safety protocols, and demanded the MLB inform players of the league's plans by close of business Monday, June 15.