ALT Opponent Selection - Beginning in 2027, higher-seeded clubs in the Wild Card and Division Series would select their opponents Wild Card Series - The 3 seed (3rd division winner) would select whether to play the 5 seed or 6 seed right after the regular season ends. Division Series - The 1 seed would pick which Wild Card winner to play right after all Wild Card Series are complete.

ALT Schedule Changes Beginning in 2029, MLB proposes return to 154-game season and 7-game division series as part of salary cap and floor system. 154-Game Regular Season - Would return to 154-game schedule with a standard off day every week. Which Enables Best-Of-7 Division Series - Would expand the Division Series from best-of-five to best-of-seven, potentially adding up to 8 more Postseason games. More Prime Time Postseason Games - Would add additional off days in Postseason to reduce weekday daytime Postseason games, while giving pitchers extra rest.

ALT MLB Proposes Return To 154-Game Regular Season, 7-Game Division Series, And Opponent Selection

ALT Fernando Tatis Jr. throws his bat very high after hitting a solo home run in NLDS Game 4.

ALT Fernando Tatis Jr. fire hype graphic Three cutouts of Fernando Tatis Jr. in fire, including two yelling. All three cutouts feature him wearing a San Diego Padres uniform and brown San Diego Padres helmet.