COMMISSIONER SHOOTS DOWN LATEST MLB PLAYER PROPOSAL

The Major League Baseball Players Association Thursday proposed a 70-game regular-season schedule, a plan immediately rejected by MLB commissioner Rob Manfred.

In a statement announcing the counterproposal, which included expanded playoffs in 2020 and 2021, MLBPA executive director Tony Clark said: "We believe this offer represents the basis for an agreement on a resumption of play."

ESPN's Buster Olney is reporting the proposal included:

• A 70-game season from July 19 through Sept. 30
• Full prorated pay
• Spring training to begin June 26-28
• Expanded playoffs to 16 teams in 2020 and 2021 seasons
• Minimum pool for playoff shares in 2020 based on rounds played; $50 million if full playoff is staged
• A 50/50 split of incremental TV revenue for any additional postseason games in 2021
• Salary-advance forgiveness for all players in Tiers I to III of March agreement
• Opt-outs -- full service and salary for players who are high-risk and those who live with high-risk individuals.
• $10 million for social justice initiatives (funded from welfare plan).
• $50 million to be transferred from joint funds (ITF) to the commissioner's discretionary fund.
• Clubs granted permission to sell advertisements/patches on uniforms in 2020 and 2021.
• Enhanced housing allowances in spring training and regular season.
• Universal designated hitter in 2020 and 2021.
• Parties to collaborate on broadcast enhancements.
• Mutual waiver of potential grievances under the March agreement.

MLB's proposal on Wednesday -- the league's fourth offer -- included a 60-game schedule and full prorated salaries.