Yankee Stadium, Bronx, N.Y. (FOX 5 NY file photo) NEW YORK (AP) - A work stoppage at the start of spring training 2022 seems increasingly likely after baseball players refused to negotiate with owners over a one-month delay for this spring training and regular season.
The breakdown Monday came after the sides were unable to reach a deal last June over the start of the coronavirus pandemic-shortened 2021 season, although they did work out an opening-day agreement for expanded 2020 playoffs.With the collective bargaining agreement set to expire Dec.