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MLB proposes 154-game season, longer playoffs beginning in 2029

MLB's latest proposal would shorten the regular season to 154 games and allow top playoff seeds to pick opponents.

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 6:40 PM
MLB proposes 154-game season, longer playoffs beginning in 2029
Key Things to Know
  • MLB proposed shortening the regular season from 162 to 154 games beginning in 2029.
  • The proposal includes expanding the Division Series and potentially allowing teams to choose playoff opponents.
  • Teams would play four split-doubleheaders, allowing the regular season to finish a week earlier.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Major League Baseball proposed a new framework to the players union on Thursday that would reduce the regular season from 162 games to 154 games starting in 2029. Under the proposal, teams would play four split-doubleheaders during the season, allowing the regular season to conclude approximately one week earlier than normal.

The proposal also includes plans for an expanded postseason format featuring a longer Division Series and options for teams to pick playoff opponents. However, reports indicate the league is seeking significant economic concessions from players in exchange, including discussions around a potential salary cap.

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