MLB Playoff Picture: Orioles bring chaos
The MLB Playoff series starts on October 7. The pool of teams has been expanded from 10 to 12. Division leaders will determine the top three seeds, with the bottom three going to teams with next best record. Top two seeds will receive byes in the first round. Other teams will play in four best-of-three series.
The MLB Postseason bracket of the regular season ended today.
The new MLB Playoff format has its positives and negatives. The Wild Card Series is going from a strict elimination game to a three-game series. It gives the two best teams an advantage. Teams with bye will rest. There's a chance that teams deserving of a shot won't get one because of the division format.
The Baltimore Orioles are 4 ½ games behind a playoff spot. The Minnesota Twins are 1 game behind the playoff position. Milwaukee Brewers are 2 games off the playoffs. They are currently 2-5 games back in the NL Central. They have a chance to make the postseason via the Wild Card. It is possible that Brandon Hyde could win the American League Manager of the Year award.
