The Players Association and MLB have agreed to expand the number of postseason teams in 2020 from 10 to 16.
That's 53.3% of major league teams – which will include two third-place clubs – making the postseason and having a chance at winning the coveted Piece of Metal™.
#&%;@ ... How about MLB bans shifts tomorrow and I can fucking cash in my chips on this season before the Red Sox's first pitch?
Buster Olney, ESPN:
Interesting wrinkle in the 16-team playoff format: All second-place teams in the six divisions qualify.