Updated September 27, 2017 |
Infoplease Staff
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In 2002 the players' union and the owners narrowly avoided baseball's ninth work stoppage, coming to an agreement just hours before a proposed players' strike was set to begin. Below is a breakdown of the previous eight stoppages.
| Year | Work Stoppage | Games Missed | Length | Dates | Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Strike | 86 | 13 days | April 1-13 | Pensions |
| 1973 | Lockout | 0 | 17 days | February 8-25 | Salary arbitration |
| 1976 | Lockout | 0 | 17 days | March 1-17 | Free agency |
| 1980 | Strike | 0 | 8 days | April 1-8 | Free-agent compensation |
| 1981 | Strike | 712 | 50 days | June 12-July 31 | Free-agent compensation |
| 1985 | Strike | 0 | 2 days | August 6-7 | Salary arbitration |
| 1990 | Lockout | 0 | 32 days | Feb. 15-March 18 | Salary arbitration and salary cap |
| 1994 | Strike | 920 | 232 days | Aug. 12-March 31 | Salary cap and revenue sharing |
| Home Run Derby | 2002 Season | AL Team by Team Statistics |
