Somehow, some way, MLB owners and players have come to an agreement. There will be a 162-game season starting April 7. And there will be some new rules.
The DH comes to the National League. No more watching pitchers attempting to hit.
A 12-team playoff pool.
Younger players get a raise.
The luxury tax goes up, meaning teams can spend more before getting penalized.
Free agency begins as soon as the owners ratify the agreement.
There are also some things to keep an eye on. With all the uncertainty surrounding the labor deal, foreign players haven't been able to get work visas. They could substantially delay the arrival of such key Phillies as Ranger Suarez, Jean Segura, Jose Alvarado, Seranthony Dominguez, Rafael Marchan, and Didi Gregorius, to name a few.
And given the quick turnaround to the start of the season, pitchers' workloads and injuries are going to be a big story. Guys will probably try to overextend themselves too soon.
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