The Evolution of MLB's Wild Card Format
The Evolution of MLB's Wild Card Format
The Wild Card has made the postseason more exciting, but has it devalued winning the division? Which Wild Card team do you think had the best playoff run? Let’s analyze how this format has shaped modern baseball.
Re: The Evolution of MLB's Wild Card Format
Introduced in 1994, it initially allowed one team per league to join the postseason. In 2012, MLB expanded the format to include two Wild Card teams per league, culminating in a one-game playoff. The latest change in 2022 added a third Wild Card team per league and introduced a best-of-three series, creating more opportunities for teams and intensifying the race for postseason spots.