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MLB Plans 32 Teams, Shorter Schedule Amid Skepticism

8/26/2025

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  • Major League Baseball (MLB) plans to expand to 32 teams under Commissioner Rob Manfred, considering division realignment.
  • The expansion may shorten the current 162-game schedule to 156 games for improved travel efficiency.
  • Proposed changes could impact historic rivalries and shift the league to an East/West conference format.
  • Skepticism exists regarding the feasibility of expansion and realignment in MLB.