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Trevor Bauer: Playoff Proposal Criticism Has Received 'Mostly Positive' Reaction

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When it comes to disapproving of MLB's proposed playoff reformatting, Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Trevor Bauer apparently isn't alone.

According to ESPN, league officials have discussed a postseason bracket that features three division winners and four wild-card teams. In addition, higher-seeded teams would be able to pick their opponents in specified rounds.

The typically outspoken Bauer directed a pointed tweet to MLB commissioner Rob Manfred:

"Generally when I say stuff, people take it one way or the other," he told reporters Sunday.