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MLB proposes shorter 154-game season with playoff opponent selection
Original: MLB proposes 154-game regular season, playoff opponent selection https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7670134/2026/10/08/mlb
MLB has put forward a proposal to shorten its regular season from 162 to 154 games and to introduce a system allowing teams some say in selecting playoff opponents, according to a report in The Athletic. The proposal comes amid ongoing labor discussions, and any change would need agreement from the players' union. Fans and commentators are debating how a shorter schedule and playoff format changes would affect competitive balance.
Why now: The proposal represents a significant potential change to baseball's schedule and playoff format during active labor negotiations.
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