If owners do lock out the players next year, they may blame the deals they're unable to make.

This week’s opening proposals in the MLB labor talks are just the start of what is set to be a very long process.

If owners do lock out the players next year, they may blame the deals they're unable to make.

Facing a potential strike or lockout, the MLB owners and MLB Players Association are trying to strike a deal to keep baseball going in 2027 and beyond. Competit