Biden administration wants MLB to push back season a month – New York Post

MLB owners aren’t alone in wanting the season pushed back a month. The federal government would like to see that happen as well.

According to The Athletic, members of President Biden’s administration recently told owners they would like the season pushed back a month so players could get vaccinated by then.

However, the Players Association opted out of that discussion, not wanting to be pressured into a delay. Barring a COVID-19-outbreak, the season will start on time after the union rejected MLB’s proposal for a 154-game season that starts late. The union has scheduled a later call with government officials without MLB’s involvement.

The expected introduction of another vaccine, this one from Johnson & Johnson, was behind the government’s reasoning. The Athletic reported that MLB did not tell the Players Association details of the meeting, but did inform team presidents.

Joe Biden attends a Phillies game on Oct. 16, 2010
Joe Biden attends a Phillies game on Oct. 16, 2010
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It doesn’t seem to matter at this point. The season, at least for now, is expected to begin on time.