The 2023 Mets didn’t come close to making the playoffs, and if you’re tuning out entirely, we get it. But there are certain playoff outcomes that are more desirable than others given the field of twelve teams that are in these playoffs, which are set to begin today with Game 1 of the Wild Card round. Let’s run through all of the options briefly here.
The fun
Baltimore Orioles: The Orioles lost 110 games just two years ago, and while their ownership situation leaves a lot to be desired from a fan’s perspective, the players on the field had a completely unexpected 101-win season.