EPSN, Meyer said: "We demand that you inform us of your plans by close of business on Monday, June 15." With MLB later responding: "We are disappointed that the MLBPA has chosen not to negotiate in good faith over resumption of play after MLB has made three successive proposals that would provide players, Clubs and our fans with an amicable resolution to a very difficult situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic."That comes after Commissioner Rob Manfred announced his certainty that baseball will return this year, despite the firm stance of players.He had stated: “Unequivocally we are going to play Major League Baseball this year.”League bosses have said that billions of dollars would be lost and even more if fans were not allowed back into.