Framework on MLB return-to-play deal reached

(AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred and union head Tony Clark have reached a framework that could lead to an agreement that would start the pandemic-delayed season on July 19 or July 20. Each team would play 60 games, and players would get full prorated pay, about 37% of their salary. The wild-card round would expand from two games to eight best-of-three series this year. The designated hitter would be used in all games for the first time.