MLB and the Players Association reached a tentative deal on a new CBA on Thursday afternoon, with MLBPA reps approving it by a 26-12 vote. The deal still needs to be ratified, which is expected to happen soon.
With the deal reached, spring training camps will open up on Sunday, with the season beginning April 7th.
Free agent signings can begin as soon as Thursday night.
The postseason will be expanded to 12 teams.
A minimum salary increase for players with less than three years' experience.
The National League will adopt the designated hitter
Player uniforms will include advertising on jersey patches and helmet decals.
A draft lottery will be created, to discourage teams from tanking.
Doubleheaders will return to nine innings for each game, and MLB will drop the rule that puts a runner on second in extra innings.
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