The postseason officially begins today. Well, it properly begins today. With last night’s thrilling walk-off win, the Dodgers officially survived their worst nightmare and also inspired some to revisit the Wild Card system. Let’s talk about it for a second.
In his piece for Bleacher Report, Zach Rymer lamented the current system.
In the event that the Dodgers lose to the Cardinals, not everyone will weep for them. The story will rightfully be that the reigning World Series champions had their shot and missed it. For the moment, though, it is justifiable to call out the Dodgers’ do-or-die fate for what it is: an injustice that underscores the need for MLB to reconsider its playoff format.