When and if the Major League Baseball season begins — whether in May in fanless Arizona stadiums or at some other point — it may come with a completely different playoff format. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic halted play, the sport was mulling a postseason expansion from 10 teams to 14 for the 2022 season, but the players agreed to the possibility of an immediate change this year as part of a short-term labor deal. “I don’t know if I would say most players are on board with (an expanded playoff), but I’d at least say players are willing to make the concession for this year,” Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher and players union representative Jameson Taillon told FiveThirtyEight.
A Shortened MLB Season Favors The Underdogs — But An Expanded Playoff Helps The Favorites
