MLB Proposes Significant Changes to Regular Season and Postseason Structure
Major League Baseball is proposing to shorten the regular season to 154 games from 162 games starting in 2029 and expand the Division Series to best-of-seven. The league also suggested allowing higher-seeded teams to pick their postseason opponents starting next…
Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, October 8, 2026 — Major League Baseball (MLB) has put forth a series of proposed changes that could significantly alter the structure of its regular season and postseason. Key among these proposals is a reduction in the number of regular season games played.
The league is suggesting a shift from the current 162-game schedule to a shorter 154-game regular season. This change, if implemented, would begin in the 2029 season.
In addition to changes to the regular season, MLB is also considering modifications to the postseason. One notable proposal is to expand the Division Series format to a best-of-seven series. The summary does not specify the proposed start year for this postseason change.
Furthermore, MLB is considering a new strategy for playoff seeding. The league has suggested allowing higher-seeded teams the ability to choose their postseason opponents. This particular change is proposed to take effect starting next year.
Another proposed adjustment focuses on the weekly schedule. To provide teams with additional rest, MLB is considering making Mondays a day off for most teams. This potential schedule change is also slated to begin in 2029.
Story summarized from the original created by Ronald Blum, Associated Press on www.clickorlando.com, see more information here.
