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How the new playoff format surprised Cubs president Jed Hoyer

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How the new playoff format surprised Cubs president Jed Hoyer

The Phillies beat the Padres to win the National League Championship Series and advance to the World Series. The Phillies' success upended Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer's predictions about the new postseason format. The expanded playoffs this season featured a best-of-three wild-card first round and the division winners getting a bye.

The new playoff format was introduced by Major League Baseball. Jerry Dipoto's team had momentum going into the AL Division Series after ending a 20-year postseason drought. The Mariners ran into eventual World Series champion Astros. Chris Antonetti's club had two rainouts against the Yankees. Dave Dombrowski's favorite rule change is the three-game wild card. Jed Hoyer's favourite rule is that the Phillies were the No. 6 seed.   The universal designated hitter was another key to the Philadelphia's success this season. He's not a fan of the whole season coming down to one game.

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