MLB

The huge upstate New York private lake retreat that once belonged to late Major League second baseman and manager Billy Martin is up for auction with bids starting at $500,000.

The season is expected to begin on July 23 or 24.

MLB will set a skewed, 60-game schedule, rather than the full plate of 162, with opening day on July 23 or 24.

The 2020 season is expected to begin on July 23 or 24.

Minor league teams are mostly small, independently owned businesses.

Vincent Viola and business partner Mike Repole co-own thoroughbred horses -- Viola owned the 2017 Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming -- but this would be their biggest joint venture by far.

MLB's control owners approved going unilaterally with the 60-game schedule if the final arrangements can be put in place.

Commissioner Manfred has the authority to mandate a season of 50 to 60 games with prorated pay for players.

A vote set for Sunday did not take place

As the calendar marches toward July, and virtually every other North American team sport navigates toward agreed-upon comebacks, baseball has little time to reach a settlement at all.

The union proposal would have $1.73 billion in salaries, plus a $50 million postseason pool.