Major League Baseball 1st work stoppage since 1995 looms

By Associated Press

Dec 02, 2021 1:42 pm

IRVING, Texas: The clock ticked down Wednesday toward the expiration of Major League Baseball's collective bargaining agreement at 11:59 p.m. EST and a likely management lockout ending the sport's labor peace at 9,740 days over 26 1/2 years.

After successfully reaching four consecutive agreements without a stoppage, players and owners have appeared headed for a confrontation for more than two years.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Max Scherzer throws during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sept. 6, 2021 (September 7 in Manila) in St. Louis. AP PHOTO

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