Quote:I agree 100%. It's also why I hate that the MLB added another Wildcard.

 

While my preference would have been for MLB not to expand the playoffs,  the only benefit of having an extra Wildcard is that there's now more incentive to win the Division Title.   Being in a one game Wildcard playoff matchup can undo an entire 162 season because of an off night by a starting pitcher among other reasons.   Having said this,  it would be horrific if MLB expands the playoffs further.   

 

Ideally,  MLB would have kept the playoffs to 4 teams per league.  With the first round becoming the best 4 out of 7.   And the teams with the best two division winning records in each league getting an extra home game in the first round of the playoffs.

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