Bases were increased from 15 to 18 inches to improve player safety and encourage more stolen bases. 4. The Road to the World Series
Teams play 162 games a season. Since 2023, the "balanced schedule" means every team plays every other team at least once per year. 2. The Mechanics of Gameplay
Three Wild Card teams and the lowest-seeded division winner play a best-of-three series. Division Series (LDS): A best-of-five matchup.
The field consists of an infield (the diamond) and an outfield. Bases are 90 feet apart; the pitcher's mound is 60 feet, 6 seconds from home plate.
Each league is split into three geographical divisions: East, Central, and West , with 5 teams each.