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 season from 162 to 154 games in 2029, expanding Division Series to best-of-7

TL;DR

  • MLB proposed shortening the regular season to 154 games.
  • This change is slated to begin in 2029.
  • The league also proposed expanding the Division Series to best-of-seven.
  • These proposals were made during bargaining with players.