Between the Steelers' tumult, Pitt's ACC title, the Penguins' metronomic dominance and ownership change, existing frustration over MLB's flawed economic structure or the fact that we're talking about an argument between millionaires and billionaires during a global pandemic, it was easy to ignore baseball's lockout, if not flat-out preferred.
However, with spring training now (theoretically) weeks away and labor talks gaining momentum, perhaps you're curious about where things stand. This guide is designed to explain the key issues, what matters and when there might actually be baseball again.
What's happening?