MLB Owners want to shorten the regular season

MLB owners proposed reducing the regular season from 162 games to 154 games starting in 2029, citing improved player health and recovery time. The proposal would also expand the postseason by converting the divisional round to best-of-seven format and allowing higher-seeded teams to select their opponents beginning in 2027. The owners claim the changes benefit player wellness, though questions remain about how salary and statistical milestones would be affected by eight fewer games. All proposals are contingent on players accepting a salary cap and floor system, which the players' union has historically opposed.

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