MLB Postseason Television Ratings Are Extremely Encouraging

In 2022, Major League Baseball introduced a new playoff format. This with a Wildcard Series as opposed to a one-game wildcard elimination setup. The fans have responded positively, as television ratings for both the Wildcard Series and the subsequent Division Series have trended upward. Looking first at the Wildcard Series, the only other time MLB used this multiple-game, round one format was in...