Major League Baseball proposes shortening its regular season as it pushes for a salary cap

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Major League Baseball proposed a return to a shorter 154-game regular season schedule as it attempts to convince players to approve a salary cap.

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  • Major League Baseball proposed a return to a shorter 154-game regular season schedule as it attempts to convince players to approve a salary cap.
  • Reported by CNBC World and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:16:21 UTC.

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