MLB proposes reverting schedule back to its old ways, but not without a wild postseason twist

Major League Baseball owners have proposed significant structural changes to the league's format starting in 2027 and 2029. The proposal includes shortening the regular season from 162 to 154 games, expanding the Division Series to a best-of-seven format, and allowing top seeds to choose their postseason opponents. Additionally, the plan suggests a weekly off-day for all teams and the implementation of a salary cap, the latter of which remains a major point of contention with the players' union ahead of a potential December 1 lockout.

Major League Baseball owners have proposed significant structural changes to the league's format starting in 2027 and 2029. The proposal includes shortening the regular season from 162 to 154 games, expanding the Division Series to a best-of-seven format, and allowing top seeds to choose their postseason opponents. Additionally, the plan suggests a weekly off-day for all teams and the implementation of a salary cap, the latter of which remains a major point of contention with the players' union ahead of a potential December 1 lockout.