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Time is ticking for MLB and players union to agree to new CBA. A look back at the history — and what could be in store this offseason.

CHICAGO — Baseball’s offseason normally is a time filled with hot stove chatter of trades and signings. This offseason is lining up to be dominated by discussions of negotiations between Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association. That’s the gloomy forecast with the collective bargaining agreement set to expire next month. Time is ticking with the possibility of owners locking out ...

CHICAGO — Baseball’s offseason normally is a time filled with hot stove chatter of trades and signings.

This offseason is lining up to be dominated by discussions of negotiations between Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association. That’s the gloomy forecast with the collective bargaining agreement set to expire next month.

Time is ticking with the possibility of owners locking out the players.

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark addressed the situation in July prior to the All-Star game in Denver.

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