When Rob Manfred took over the job as MLB Commissioner, his “to do” list was longer than the Mitchell Report. Recently, the MLB Players Association added one more thing to that list.
According to MLB.com, Manfred spoke to reporters in Houston and said the MLBPA has discussed the idea of shortening the season to 154 games from 162.
Players have asked about 154,” Manfred said. “I think 154 is a topic that is complicated. It has big competitive and economic ramifications. Having said that, I think in the 20-something years I’ve worked in the game, there’s more conversation about it than there has been in a long time.