MLB proposes returning to 154-game regular season, adopting best-of-seven Division Series and opponent selection in playoffs

Major League Baseball is proposing significant changes to the structure of both its regular season and postseason, as part of the league’s desired salary cap and floor system.

MLB has proposed returning to a 154-game Regular Season, best-of-seven Division Series, and opponent selection in the Wild Card and Division Series

Starting in 2029, shortening the season to a 154-game schedule would create a standard weekly off day benefiting player health, and… pic.twitter.com/Zp5zO6xSGr

— MLB (@MLB) October 8, 2026

MLB is proposing returning to a 154-game Regular Season and best-of-seven Division Series pic.twitter.com/KKiE8xP3fi

— MLB (@MLB) October 8, 2026

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