Thirteen games are canceled in the major leagues due to the players’ strike as Major League Baseball experiences its first in-season work stoppage. The 50-day strike, which will end on July 31, results in 712 games not being played. Thirteen games are canceled in the major leagues due to the players’ strike.

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On June 12 1981, Thirteen games are canceled in the major leagues due to the players’ strike as Major League Baseball experiences its first in-season work stoppage. The 50-day strike, which will end on July 31, results in 712 games not being played. Thirteen games are canceled in the major leagues due to the players’ strike.