In 2022, MLB introduced a 12-team playoff format, expanding the postseason with a third Wild Card team. This significant change followed the re-introduction of the Division Series in 1994 and the addition of a second Wild Card in 2012. Early seasons saw lower-seeded teams reach the World Series, raising questions about the format's durability. While players like Teoscar Hernández advocate for maintaining the current setup, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts supports exploring a best-of-seven series to test opponent strength more adequately, contributing to ongoing debate in the baseball community.
"I think it's a good setup. I don't think seven games will make any difference. It's been working really good for the league. I don't think they have to make any changes on that."
"Obviously the seven-game series certainly gives a better test of the opponents. But yeah, we'll see if we can work on that. I definitely like the idea."
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