MLB released its postseason schedule on Monday, giving fans their first look at how the newly expanded playoffs will affect the overall postseason timeframe.
The most important date for many will be when the World Series begins, which is Friday, Oct. 28. That, as well as the entire postseason schedule, had to be pushed back this year due to the offseason lockout, which bled into spring training. If the World Series goes to Game 7, it will end on Saturday, Nov. 5.
How will expanded playoffs work?
Before we dive into the nitty gritty of the actual game-by-game schedule, let's look at how the expanded playoffs will work.