⚾ There's still time to save the Phillies' home opener. We'll apparently find out Tuesday if that happens. NBCSPhilly breaks down the latest on the MLBLockout.
Major League Baseball and the Players Association continued their hotly contested talks over a new labor agreement on Monday. According to multiple reports, some progress was made. The two sides will talk again on Tuesday. If an agreement can be struck, the regular season could open on April 8, the day the Phillies are slated to host the Oakland A's in their home opener at Citizens Bank Park.
If an agreement is not struck Tuesday, commissioner Rob Manfred is likely to cancel more regular-season games. Last week, negotiations broke down and Manfred"canceled" – his word -- the first two series of the regular season. The word"canceled" apparently should not be taken literally. According to a report in the Athletic, Manfred is willing to make whole the 162-game season if the two sides can agree on a deal Tuesday. Games could be made up on off days as part of doubleheaders. Players want a 162-game season because it would allow them to be paid in full. Previously, Manfred had said the first two series of the season were canceled and players would not be paid for those games.