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Updated 2020 MLB Postseason Predictions After Trade Deadline

Bleacher Report | September 1, 2020

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The MLB trade deadline has come and gone, which means it's time to talk playoffs. Welcome to the condensed 2020 season.

Before we commence with our updated, post-deadline postseason predictions, a refresher on the expanded 16-team format:

Here's who makes the playoffs:

  • The three division winners in each league
  • The three second-place teams in each league
  • The two best third-place teams in each league

Here's how the first round works:

  • The No. 1 seed (the division winner with the best record) plays the No. 8 seed, the No.
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