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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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Currently, Major League Baseball has announced that the upcoming season will start on March 26. There is a possibility that this date could change due to the effects of the pandemic. However, baseball plans to start the regular season in a gradual fashion, meaning teams will start playing a couple weeks apart and some can open on the road. The goal is to give teams the time and the ability to safely practice and prepare for their upcoming season. As for the post season, as of right now, MLB has not announced anything but there is a chance there could be a reduction of teams that qualify for the playoffs.