The MLB postseason format is facing criticism as the Atlanta Braves are knocked out early once again. Many fans and analysts are questioning the fairness of the format, which allows really good teams to be eliminated early. The Braves have a history of early exits in the postseason. The debate over the playoff system continues as the Phillies and Astros advance to the NLCS and ALCS, respectively.
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Astros vs. Rangers is an extension of a much larger dynamic, one that has been around for decades: Houston vs. Dallas. It's the best under-the-radar rivalry in baseball, writes @EvanDrellich. And now they meet with a World Series trip on the line. 🔗 https://t.co/1NKkLemYpB
Playoffs Today, ALCS gets under way: https://t.co/ZFOkkVP04e
From @TheAthletic: At the heart of the Braves-Phillies series was an offhand quote that blew up into the mainstream after Bryce Harper took notice. And it provided a perfect opportunity for the T-shirt industrial complex to crank into overdrive. https://t.co/YD5yQjmejB
Rangers vs. Astros American League Championship Series Preview https://t.co/CJInXrOOXa
A Phillies notebook with 48 hours until the NLCS: - Reading between the lines on a Game 4 starter - How the running games may (and may not) factor - A reliever re-emerges https://t.co/ND4HOYIbBy
NLCS Preview, going with the Phillies. https://t.co/b4YZBza4l4
Two of the 5 winningest managers in #Postseason history face off in the #ALCS. https://t.co/U1l9hZ9glO
Phillies vs. Diamondbacks odds: NLCS series picks, preview, predictions https://t.co/RMULg6yP3r https://t.co/ARMIacaW3V
Astros to start Verlander in Game 1, Valdez for Game 2 https://t.co/pQXDUW10jg https://t.co/B7foP7nXSc
The #Phillies will need a fourth starter in the NLCS. Neither Taijuan Walker nor Cristopher Sanchez has pitched in a game since Sept. 30. They were supposed to throw a simulated game today, according to Rob Thomson, but it got rained out. Try again tomorrow.
Rangers vs. Blue Jackets prediction: NHL odds, pick Saturday https://t.co/G6XB58aj0Y https://t.co/ctAsVsZsn9
Framber Valdez starting ALCS Game 2 vs. Rangers https://t.co/WPSHullXch
Stop whining about MLB’s playoff system. Phillies, Astros show how to have October success - The Athletic https://t.co/8AWoBkdKrl
Biggest questions facing MLB's eliminated division series teams https://t.co/G8IWs9FnlE https://t.co/Oj3hd9PThr
Diamondbacks vs. Phillies National League Championship Series Preview https://t.co/BCVMPg1Vdb
ALCS rotation for Astros Game 1: Verlander Game 2: Valdez
Here are how the last four teams remaining in the #Postseason stack up. Who is your pick to win it all? (MLB x @Mastercard) https://t.co/g17aawEs4j
Which matchup will we see in the 2023 World Series? 🔮👀 https://t.co/F7NDB2rjrn
2023 MLB playoffs: Four things to know about repeat World Series matchups as Astros, Phillies aim for rematch https://t.co/ensdocXrRd
Here’s @ctrent on the T-shirt industrial complex, and how “Atta boy Harper” goes from taunting to a t-shirt in 24 hours. https://t.co/SNkVHGDRHt
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
At the heart of the Braves Phillies series was an offhand quote that blew up into the mainstream after Bryce Harper took notice. And it provided a perfect opportunity for the T-shirt industrial complex to crank into overdrive, writes @ctrent.
Baseball’s final 4, ranked by their World Series chances https://t.co/GWPpz18TfL
Your 2023 MLB League Championship Series announcing schedule https://t.co/xGW1ulB43I https://t.co/qzy7IMoNWE
Peter Schmuck: Baseball’s new playoff format apparently is the great equalizer https://t.co/KfO9NFXxzo
SI’s Tom Verducci breaks down the postseason difference-makers for the Phillies, Diamondbacks, Rangers and Astros https://t.co/8WBGh9FiKR
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
Which of the #Phillies/#Diamondbacks or #Rangers/#Astros are headed to the World Series? Vote now in our poll: https://t.co/IERK0LWYAk https://t.co/FR0wPx2Mpa
MLB LCS previews: Breaking down baseball's final 4 https://t.co/vj35YUnXVg https://t.co/g6WbUN2giN
Phillies fans and media already playing up mascot beef with D’Backs ahead of NLCS https://t.co/fcFOjZsyoC https://t.co/y3g09NL2j1
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
World Series odds: Astros, Phillies favored to win it all https://t.co/jGJkigYl02 https://t.co/Fy1EUrz1gX
Bryce Harper shines as Phillies aim for second straight World Series https://t.co/vvNMPx0DAk
The Philadelphia Phillies are back in the NLCS behind excellent starting pitching, a lineup built with speed and power, and a bullpen that can withstand their competition https://t.co/PygzOcPzeH
The Diamondbacks will go Zac Gallen Game 1, Merrill Kelly Game 2 and Brandon Pfaadt Game 3 against the Phillies, per @BNightengale https://t.co/hbuSGM07ZY
The Phillies have won over a lot of third party fans https://t.co/16cIU4CQlJ
The Braves entered the postseason with one of the most explosive offenses in MLB history. The Phillies fought back with some firepower of their own. @NotTheBobbyOrr has the details on how Philadelphia fought fire with fire: https://t.co/2yrws5CMoK
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
What They’re Saying: Phillies Bullpen (of Destiny) Edition by @HowardMegdal https://t.co/L8bZhUeZqA https://t.co/h4nHY8Uj8Y
Will the World Series be able to top the intensity of Phillies vs Braves? ▶️ https://t.co/iTpmP7KoOT https://t.co/hkADllloQL
From @TheAthletic: For some inexplicable reason when October arrives, the Atlanta Braves fall, like the leaves, then get stepped on. This group needs to change, writes our columnist. https://t.co/XQ8VbMiIm3
2023 MLB playoff predictions: Staff picks for Phillies vs. Diamondbacks, Astros vs. Rangers in NLCS, ALCS https://t.co/12bQeMeMRf
2023 MLB World Series: How home-field advantage plays out for all four possible matchups https://t.co/BPBaLCpBS3
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
Here's an ALCS position-by-position matchup -- breaking down Astros vs. Rangers -- by my colleague @_dadler https://t.co/PP2TaTLiaV
Every 100-win team was eliminated in its Division Series matchup. Some losing teams' players and fans blame the new playoff format — but MLB commissioner Rob Manfred is defending the setup, which is in its second year.
After a big series win against the Atlanta Braves, which Philadelphia Phillies player are you taking to win the NLCS MVP if they knock off the Arizona Diamondbacks? (Odds via @FDSportsbook.)