Length: The agreement starts Dec. 12 and runs through Dec. 1, 2016.

Human growth hormone: Players will be subject to blood testing for HGH during offseason and spring training starting in Feb. 2012. There is no agreement yet on random testing in-season. The penalty for a positive test is the same as for other performance-enhancing drugs: first infraction-50 games, second infraction-100 games, third infraction-lifetime ban.

Realignment: The Houston Astros will move from the NL Central to the AL West for the 2013 season, leaving each league with 15 teams.

Postseason: Expands to 10 teams in 2012 or 2013, with the non-division-winning teams with the two best records in each league qualifying as wild cards. The wild cards in each league will meet in a one-game series, with the winners advancing to the division series. A decision on whether the expanded playoff will start in 2012 will be made by March 1, although owners hope for a decision by their January meeting.

Video review: Expands to fair/foul calls and trap calls, subject to an agreement with umpires.

Smokeless tobacco: Banned during televised interviews by players, managers and coaches.

All-Star Game: Players required to play unless injured or excused.

Amateur draft and international play: Restraints on signing bonuses are put in place.