A best-of-seven series to determine the Pennant winner for the AL and NL.
Pitchers have 15 seconds (bases empty) or 18/20 seconds (runners on) to throw. This has shortened games by roughly 30 minutes. A best-of-seven series to determine the Pennant winner
Bases were increased from 15 to 18 inches to improve player safety and encourage more stolen bases. 4. The Road to the World Series with 5 teams each.
Fenway Park (Boston) and Wrigley Field (Chicago) are the historic hearts of the game. A best-of-seven series to determine the Pennant winner
The postseason is a high-stakes bracket that begins in October ("October Baseball").
Each league is split into three geographical divisions: East, Central, and West , with 5 teams each.