It’s the weekend, Athletics Nation!
While things are still quiet as we wait for MLB and MLBPA to resume their lockout negotiations, there are a few eventualities that we can expect once play does resume. A key part of the bargaining, and something we already got a taste of in the 2020 season, is expanded playoffs.
While chances of seeing a 16-team postseason like in 2020 are low, the major phases of lockout negotiations we have seen so far have had pushes for 12 or 14 teams in the playoffs. Additional playoff series are a major boon to the team owners, as they earn a ton off of the high-priced tickets, as well as from TV and advertising revenue.