Baseball! Is! Back!
After Major League Baseball postponed more games earlier in the week, things looked bleak for the return of baseball any time soon. On Thursday, however, things looked brighter in the early afternoon, finally resulting in the end of the lockout and baseball’s return!
Yes, baseball will be back! With a full season — extended by three days — nine-inning double headers to make up the time, and with Opening Day set for April 7! Spring training games are set to get underway next week as well, with things kicking into high gear relatively quickly.
While we don’t know the full extent of the terms agreed to between the MLB and the MLBPA, the two sides were able to come to an agreement to ensure the full 2022 season is played.
Full season, full pay, season will be extended 3 days with doubleheaders to make up for April 7 Opening Day.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) March 10, 2022
Oh, and free agency is set to begin this evening. What a time!
As expected, baseball fans were over the moon with the news that the lockout has ended, taking to social media to celebrate.