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MLB Considers Changes to Regular Season Format

Updated 2026-10-08 18:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Major League Baseball is proposing a shorter regular season of 154 games, starting in 2029, and expanding the Division Series to best-of-seven. The changes are part of ongoing negotiations with players.

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MLB eyes shorter regular season, 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.

2026-10-08 19:24 UTC