MLB altered its playoff structure in 1969 and established the League Championship Series. The LCS is a showdown between the winners of the division series to determine which team will represent its respective league -- American League and National League -- in the World Series. Baseball expanded both the ALCS and NLCS in 1985, from a best-of-five to a best-of-seven series.
Here's a look at notable stats from NLCS history:
Franchise with the most appearances
Franchise with the most games played
Los Angeles Dodgers and St.