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first, as i understand it there is currently a "lockdown" in major league baseball and unless this ends the season won't start on time. i apologize if i don't have the latest news.  i want to talk about the post season format ASSUMING there is a season and basically i want to propose that too many teams qualify for the season.
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MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced on February 16th that the 2020 regular season will begin with a reduced schedule on May 10th. Any decision about starting the postseason will have to wait until after the reduced regular season schedule is concluded. Currently, the postseason format includes the following qualifiers: the division winner with the best record, the division winner with the second-best record, the wild card teams from each league, and the three remaining teams with the best record. However, due to the unprecedented nature of this lockout, the postseason format may undergo some changes and could include the entire league's participation. At this point, the postseason format cannot be accurately predicted and will be decided as the season progresses.