ESPN: MLB Proposes 76-Game Season

The MLB season's start has been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A proposal obtained by ESPN suggests paying players 75% of their prorated salary for a shortened season, with plans to start in early July. However, the MLB Players Association is not satisfied, leading to stalled negotiations. The league aims to conclude the regular season by September 27th and the postseason by October's end. Initial proposals included an 82-game season, countered by the Players Association's 114-game proposal, which was declined. The two parties missed the June deadline for a July 4th return, and MLB awaits a formal response from the Players Association.

What percentage of their full prorated salary were players proposed to be paid during the shortened season?

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

• 60%

Why does the league want to end the regular season by September 27th?

• To avoid conflicts with other sports

• To ensure players have enough rest

• Due to fears of another wave of the virus

• To align with international schedules

What was the MLB's initial proposal for the number of games in the season?

• 90 games

• 82 games

• 100 games

• 114 games

What was the Players Association's counterproposal regarding the number of games?

• 82 games

• 100 games

• 114 games

• 90 games

What was the consequence of missing the June deadline?

• The postseason was extended

• Players received full salaries

• The league could not return by July 4th

• The season was canceled