The 1973 Major League Baseball lockout occurred from February 8 to February 25. The

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did not result in any regular season games being canceled, but the start of

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was delayed. The lockout was initiated by

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(MLB) team owners, who wanted an agreement with the

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(MLBPA) on the use of

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in settling salary disputes. Resolution was reached via a three-year agreement between owners and the MLBPA, under which players with two years of consecutive major-league service (or three years of non-consecutive service) could use arbitration. Only "early" spring training (for pitchers and catchers) was impacted, as the dispute was settled before the contractual start of spring training, March 1.

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{{USA pro sports labor relations Major League Baseball lockout, 1973

Major League Baseball labor disputes

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