MLB proposes 154-game schedule and new playoff format

Major League Baseball has proposed a reduction of the regular season from 162 games to 154 games during negotiations with the MLB Players Association. This proposal includes a new playoff format where higher-seeded teams would select their opponents, and the Division Series would expand to a best-of-seven series. The current Collective Bargaining Agreement is set to expire on December 1, 2026, with significant financial implications for both teams and players at stake. Further discussions and potential changes are expected as negotiations continue through the winter.

• 7:46 PMYahoo Sports — MLB proposes reduced schedule, new playoff format