
Even a team in their league's third-place spot can go to the World Series, as they have expanded their play-off format to include 10 teams, whereas before it only accepted 8. There is nothing but good words for the new set-up, as well, from all corners of the baseball world.
"It's a good thing for baseball. That seems to be what the people want," says Jim Leyland, and I believe he has hit it right on the money.