Pritzker apologizes for saying MLB players shouldn't bargain

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker apologized for criticizing baseball players for bargaining over their salaries during talks with management on how to get the coronavirus-delayed season under way.

“I want to apologize for leaving the impression that baseball players shouldn’t have the right to bargain, to protect their health and safety,” the Democrat said. “I absolutely support that right, and I should have made that more clear.”

Players agreed in March to accept

Owners on Monday approved a proposal for an 82-game season. Concerned about losing money if games are played without fans, owners approved asking players to base their salaries on a

Pritzker is a member of the family that owns Hyatt. Forbes has estimated his net worth at $3.4 billion.