Tampa Bay Rays News & Links: Union throws down gauntlet

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Union rejects latest offer, says no counter will be forthcoming, asks Manfred when players should reports.

By John Ford@kingofchapter1 Jun 15, 2020, 9:00am EDT

MLB: Toronto Blue Jays at Tampa Bay Rays

From Jeff Passan, the players’ union will not be making a counter offer, and asks Manfred to set 2020 schedule.

MLB’s response to the union’s non-counter offer.

Rosenthal on what’s next.

Marc Topkin says to expect the season to be about 54 games.

From the New York Post, MLB gets a new billion dollar deal with Turner Sports to broadcast the playoffs.

Former NFL QB Christian Hackenberg (who?) to try and make it as a pitcher.

John Romano on the Rays historical struggles in the draft.

Marc Topkin on new draftee Nick Bitsko.

Josh Tolentino breaks down the Rays draft class.

Yankees could be involved in new sign stealing scandal.

Astros take jabs at the Yankees.