MLB tells players 2020 season must be 60 games or fewer A team is scheduled to make only one trip to each city it visits in MLB’s shortest season since 1878.In a twist, the sides expanded the designated hitter to games involving National League teams and instituted the radical innovation of starting extra innings with a runner on second base.The number of playoff teams will remain at 10, though that still could change.The trade deadline will be Aug.
31 and the deadline for post-season eligibility is Sept. 15.Active rosters will be 30 during the first two weeks of the season, 28 during the second two weeks and 26 after that.