Spencer Strider, a pitcher for the Atlanta Braves, has defended the MLB playoff format despite his team's early exit from the National League Division Series (NLDS). The Braves, who had an impressive 104-win season, were eliminated from the playoffs, leading to frustration among players. Strider acknowledged the tough reality of the situation but emphasized the need to focus and prepare better for the postseason. He expressed bewilderment over the playoff format, stating that being a great team throughout the year is not a guarantee of success. Strider's comments come amidst discussions and debates surrounding the MLB playoff format and its impact on team performance.
104-win #Braves go from anger to bewilderment over the final 24 hours of their historic season. “You look at the playoff format and everything, I mean, you don’t need to be a great team all year,” Spencer Strider said. #MLB https://t.co/6dhYffqQdG
Spencer Strider defends MLB playoff format despite top-seeded Braves' early exit from NLDS https://t.co/yzxriue90v
From @TheAthletic: It's time to stop complaining about Major League Baseball's playoff system. Let’s learn lessons after taking a closer look at why teams such as the Phillies and the Astros keep finding ways to survive and advance. https://t.co/JdCDTymL28
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred addressed criticism of the league’s new playoff format after teams that received a bye went 4-10 in the first round of the playoffs https://t.co/s0XKlpwm5z
RESPECT: Spencer Strider Says People Are Using The Playoff Format As An Excuse And The Braves Have Nobody To Blame But Themselves https://t.co/Jm0OSJKNn2 https://t.co/DEeal321Zn
Enough of the whining about the MLB postseason format, as I wrote in today's hanging sliders newsletter. https://t.co/gJ5LKMl7MV Really good teams getting knocked out early isn't new. The Braves have done it many times! https://t.co/qcqB7uHaV4
“We’re going to have a chance to improve the way we focus and prepare for the postseason. There’s just no other way around it. It’s a tough reality to confront, but it’s the only way we’re going to change the results.” — #Braves pitcher Spencer Strider https://t.co/5eQkURARUE