MLB Players Vote To End Lockout, Salvaging 162-Game Season

Major League Baseball players and owners have agreed on a new collective bargaining agreement, ensuring the return of baseball and saving the 162 game season. Players will receive higher minimum salaries, while owners benefit from an expanded postseason with 12 teams. The National League will adopt the designated hitter rule. Spring training starts this weekend, with the regular season beginning on April 7th. Free agents can start signing contracts tonight.

What was the primary outcome of the agreement between Major League Baseball players and owners?

• The restoration of the full 162-game season

• The cancellation of the baseball season

• A reduction in player salaries

• A shortened baseball season

What benefit did players receive from the new agreement?

• Higher minimum salaries for players with less than three years of service

• A decrease in the number of games

• A new training facility

• More vacation days

How many teams will now participate in the expanded postseason?

• 14 teams

• 12 teams

• 10 teams

• 16 teams

Which league will adopt the designated hitter as part of the new changes?

• Neither league

• Both leagues

• National League

• American League

When will the regular baseball season begin according to the new agreement?

• March 1st

• April 7th

• May 15th

• June 10th