MLB proposes shortening regular season to 154 games in 2029, expanding Division Series to best-of-7
The proposal would add more off-days and let top seeds choose opponents in early rounds, while salaries would stay unchanged, MLB said.
- On Thursday, Major League Baseball proposed shortening the regular season to 154 games from 162 starting in 2029 and expanding the Division Series to best-of-seven during bargaining with the MLB Players Association.
- MLB spokesman Glen Caplin said a shorter season allows for a weekly off day, improving player health, while noting, "A shorter regular season unlocks making October even better for our fans."
- Owners also proposed allowing higher-seeded teams in the Wild Card and Division Series to select their opponents beginning next year, plus making Monday a day off starting in 2029 for most teams.
- While MLB stated player salaries will not be adjusted, bonus provisions will change to reflect the shortened schedule; critics note cutting games could reduce opportunities for players to set season and career records.
- The National League and American Leagues adopted 154-game schedules in 1904, then switched to 162 games in 1961 when the American Leagues expanded, with the National League following suit the next year.
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MLB proposes shortening season from 162 to 154 games in 2029, expanding Division Series to best-of-7
Major League Baseball proposed to shorten the regular season to 154 games from 162 games starting in 2029 and to expand the Division Series to best-of-seven in bargaining with players on Thursday.
MLB proposes shortening regular season from 162 games to 154 and expanding Division Series to best-of-7
Major League Baseball proposed to shorten the regular season to 154 games from 162 games starting in 2029 and to expand the Division Series to best-of-seven in bargaining with players.
MLB proposes shortening regular season to 154 games in 2029, expanding Division Series to best-of-7
Major League Baseball proposed to shorten the regular season to 154 games from 162 games starting in 2029 and to expand the Division Series to best-of-seven in bargaining with players. Owners also proposed to allow higher-seeded teams in the first two rounds of the postseason to pick their opponents beginning next year and to make Monday a day off for most teams starting in 2029 except for those in one or two nationally broadcast games. Cutting …
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