Major League Baseball is expanding the number of playoff teams to 10 . The new format will be used in 2015 and 2016, with a possible return for 2017 if there are no major changes made by then. In an era of 30 teams , even baseball experts stumble at the challenge , he says . Greene : Expanding playoffs may be good for revenue but risks diluting memories .
Major League Baseball is expanding the number of playoff teams to 10 . Bob Greene recalls when baseball had just 16 teams , and fans could easily name them . In an era of 30 teams , even baseball experts stumble at the challenge , he says . Greene : Expanding playoffs may be good for revenue but risks diluting memories .