The Colorado Rockies’ 2022 season may be over, but the postseason is just getting started with MLB taking its new 12-team playoff format for an October test drive. This year will see three Wild Card teams rather than two with the top two seeds in each league receiving a first-round bye.
Wild Card Series games will be played at the home stadium of the team with the higher seed. The winners will then advance.
Here’s how things look:
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The party gets started on Friday, October 7, as all four Wild Card Series start:
- Tampa Bay Rays at Cleveland Guardians (on ESPN at 10:07 am MT)
- Philadelphia Phillies at St.