MLB Playoffs

Sep 29, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) slides safely to third base against Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Isaac Paredes (17) in the eighth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

2022 MLB playoff bracket portrait of symmetry, top to bottom

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People line up for a photo with the 2021 Braves baseball World Series Championship Trophy at the Anderson University Softball Complex Wednesday July 27, 2022. The trophy is scheduled for 151 stops in the Southeast, commemorating 151 years of Braves baseball. The World Champions Trophy Tour Presented by Truist will travel throughout Braves Country, featuring locations in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, South Carolina, and North Carolina, according to Braves officials.Braves Championship Trophy Tour Stops In Anderson

2 extreme MLB postseason format ideas to shake up the league

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Oct 24, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; The Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) and right fielder Brett Phillips (14) celebrate Phillips hitting the game winning two run walk off single against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning in game four of the 2020 World Series at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

The 25 most decisive plays in World Series history

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New York Yankees starting pitcher Roger Clemens winds up for a pitch to the plate in the first inning of Game 7 of the World Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix 04 November 2001. AFP PHOTO/Timothy A. CLARY (Photo by Timothy A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)

MLB’s rarest pitching matchup: 20-game winners facing off in Game 7

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Nov 2, 2021; Houston, TX, USA; Atlanta Braves designated hitter Jorge Soler (12) hits a three-run home run against the Houston Astros during the third inning in game six of the 2021 World Series at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

World Series Game 6 decision points

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 26: Manager Dusty Baker Jr. #12 of the Houston Astros and Manager Brian Snitker #43 of the Atlanta Braves embrace prior to Game One of the World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 26, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Decision points: World Series Game 1

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Oct 23, 2021; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves left fielder Eddie Rosario (8) hits a three run home run during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game six of the 2021 NLCS at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

The turning points of Game Six of the NLCS

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Oct 23, 2021; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker (43) celebrates after the Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers in game six of the 2021 NLCS to advance to the World Series at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

2021 World Series: A baseball lifer will get their ring

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Oct 17, 2021; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) pulls starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) cycles during the fifth inning against the Atlanta Braves in game two of the 2021 NLCS at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Rotations are out of fashion this MLB postseason

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Sep 4, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees left fielder Joey Gallo (13) is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a two run home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

Finding the next breakout star of the MLB postseason

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Oct 27, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes (15) and relief pitcher Julio Urias (7) celebrate defeating the Tampa Bay Rays in game six of the 2020 World Series at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Quiz: They caught the out that ended the World Series

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BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 8: ESPN Sunday Night Baseball color commentator Alex Rodriguez poses from inside the Green Monster before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees on September 8, 2019 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

ESPN lands rights to MLB playoff round that doesn’t exist… yet

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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 27: The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays to win the 2020 MLB World Series on October 27, 2020. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

2020 World Series was least-watched of all-time

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Oct 27, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash takes starting pitcher Blake Snell (4) out of the game during the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game six of the 2020 World Series at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Rays lose at Bullpen Russian Roulette

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BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 19: Randy Arozarena #56 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates a home run during a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 19, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Ranking the five least likely 2020 MLB postseason heroes

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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 18: Corey Seager #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers is awarded the Most Valuable Player award following the teams 4-3 victory against the Atlanta Braves in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field on October 18, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

MLB playoffs: The 2020 ALCS and NLCS MVP’s are making history

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 12: Brandon Lowe #8 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates after hitting a two run home run during the second inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on August 12, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays: Brandon Lowe coming out of slump just in time

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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 28: A general view of the 2019 World Series Champions sign at Nationals Park before the game between the Washington Nationals and the Toronto Blue Jays on July 28, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

A rare World Series: Best versus best

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 07: Ian Anderson #48 of the Atlanta Braves leaves the game during the sixth inning against the Miami Marlins in Game Two of the National League Division Series at Minute Maid Park on October 07, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

MLB Playoffs: Two rookies get the ball for Game Seven

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Manuel Margot #13 of the Tampa Bay Rays catches a fly ball as he crashes over the wall on a foul by George Springer (not pictured) of the Houston Astros during the second inning in Game Two of the American League Championship Series at PETCO Park on October 12, 2020 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Houston Astros: Karma getting its revenge in ALCS vs. Rays

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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler walks off the field after the second inning against the Atlanta Braves during game one of the 2020 NLCS at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Dodgers: What’s up with Walker Buehler’s pants?

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Randy Arozarena of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates after hitting a solo home run against the Houston Astros during the fourth inning in game one of the American League Championship Series at PETCO Park on October 11, 2020 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

ALCS: 4 key takeaways from Game 1 between the Rays and Astros

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Oct 8, 2020; Houston, Texas, USA; Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) reacts after defeating the Miami Marlins in game three of the 2020 NLDS at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Playoffs: Four teams, two of them easy to root for

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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 07: Dinelson Lamet #29 of the San Diego Padres leaves the game during the eighth inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies at PETCO Park on September 07, 2020 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

2020 MLB Playoffs: Padres and Dodgers face serious pitching questions

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ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 30: Trevor Bauer #27 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches in the second inning of Game One of the National League Wild Card Series against the Cincinnati Reds at Truist Park on September 30, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

MLB Playoffs: Ranking the Top Five Pitching Duels from Wildcard Week

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