Thinking Baseball

Ep. 7 - Playoffs?! Baseballs New Format, Predictions, and the Most Fun Time of Year


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Featuring an intro from Jim Mora’s iconic “Playoffs” rant, there’s no doubt this episode of Caught In a Pickle has some big opinions and enthusiasm for the game of baseball! 


In today’s episode, our host breaks down this year’s playoff season and what he’d like to see for the future of the game. Should there be divisional realignment? How many teams should be in the playoffs? Do we look at the past for inspiration, or keep our eyes on the future?


Baseball fans have different opinions on these changes to the playoff structure, and Josh touches on the rationale for all sides. He also discusses what these changes mean for the regular season.


Tune in for a quick conversation on the upcoming postseason and how Major League Baseball is following the path of other major sports to give fans a more exciting playoff season!


Topics discussed in this episode:


● Josh explains the current playoff season

● Josh shares his opinion on the changes of this playoff season

● A look at playoff seasons in the past

● Changing the playoff structure in all major sports

● How these changes make the regular season more important

● Josh’s ideal playoff structure

● Josh gives his World Series predictions


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Thinking BaseballBy Joshua Lewis