Report: Union won't accept latest season proposal from MLB

The Major League Baseball Players Association will not accept the latest proposal from Major League Baseball ahead of Sunday's deadline, sources told Jeff Passan of ESPN.

The league submitted a new proposal for a 2020 regular season Friday where players would receive 80% prorated salaries over a 72-game schedule. While the union hasn't formally rejected it yet, several players were transparent with their disappointment in the offer.

The MLBPA recently proposed an 89-game regular season where players would receive full prorated pay.

Players have been vocally against any further pay cut beyond prorated salaries since the COVID-19 shutdown began. Owners have stated that paying full prorated salaries is untenable without paying fans in attendance.

Tensions have been high between the two sides throughout the negotiations. Deputy commissioner Dan Halem was especially critical of the union Friday, accusing the MLBPA of not negotiating in good faith.

If an agreement cannot be reached, commissioner Rob Manfred has the option to unilaterally implement a schedule as long as the pro rata agreement is honored. Owners are reportedly considering a 48-game campaign.