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Commissioner Rob Manfred: Expanded MLB Postseason Likely To Remain Beyond 2020

After setting a 60-game schedule, one of the biggest changes to come to Major League Baseball this year was an expanded postseason, which increased the number of teams that will advance to October.

Sixteen clubs — split evenly from the American League and National League — will have an opportunity to win the World Series this fall, as opposed to the usual 10 teams in a normal season.

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred felt it was best to implement an expanded postseason for numerous reasons. From a financial standpoint, the uptick in games will result in additional TV revenue, which is especially important considering the lack of gate revenue this season.