"I don't know how I feel about the postseason. Because basically if you're about .500 throughout the regular season, you have a chance. I understand the postseason is where MLB makes the most money, so the more teams that are in, is better. But it really does devalue the regular season. You talk about load management and all those things, the Dodgers can take advantage of that because we have so much depth. We basically had Glas and Snell ready for October."
"I was healthy during those times, Emmet Sheehan and we had all these guys come in that helped pitch. Not a lot of teams have that. So definitely an advantage for us. I don't know if it's the best thing to devalue the regular season, but I do understand the playoffs are more exciting and all that. So I think right now it's probably the best situation for MLB."
Major League Baseball expanded its postseason to 12 teams under the collective bargaining agreement that took effect before the 2022 season. The change aims to increase revenue and fan engagement by keeping more clubs in contention longer. Early results show heightened excitement, but some players say the format rewards teams near .500 and diminishes the regular season's significance. Clayton Kershaw noted the Dodgers benefit from roster depth and load management, allowing rested pitchers for October. MLB still awards the top two division winners in each league a Division Series bye, preserving incentives for season-long performance. Opinions differ on whether first-round rest helps or harms teams.
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