Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY

It’s quite clear after 10 weeks of futile negotiations the owners have no choice but to agree with the players union: Negotiations are over.

After rejecting MLB’s latest offer, the union now is simply waiting for the commissioner to impose a short season, perhaps as few as 50 games.

We’re seeing a smidgen of urgency, but the league and players’ union aren’t any closer to a deal than they were when negotiations started 10 days ago.

MLB sent a proposal to the union Friday that calls for a 72-game season and up to 16 playoff teams, instead of 10. Time is ticking down on a deal.

The players union sent their first counter-proposal to MLB on Sunday that did not reduce their prorated salary but offered several concessions.

MLB prepares for a potential season with the aim of finishing it in November before the US could be subjected to another coronavirus lockdown.

Agent Scott Boras says players are prepared to play and willing to squeeze in as many as 124 regular-season games. But they want prorated salaries.

MLB owners approved a revenue-sharing agreement that could help bring baseball back in July, but the proposal is expected to be rejected by players.

Major League Baseball owners are set to vote on an historic revenue-sharing agreement that could help bring baseball back by early July.

MLB umpires hardly thrilled with deal that cuts salaries 30% but considered it appropriate in light of the pandemic. They will keep health benefits.