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How many games in MLB division series? Explaining the AL, NL playoff bracket format

Yes, MLB's divisional playoff round (the ALDS and NLDS) is best-of-five. That has been the case since its inception in 1995, ...
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MLB Division Series format, explained: Rules, number of games, history and more to know about ALDS and NLDS

MLB's Division Series is the second of four rounds in the postseason. Eight teams advance to the Division Series, four of ...

MLB playoffs 2025: World Series Drought-Buster Watch

This October, some contenders that haven't won it all in decades -- or ever -- have reason to believe this is finally their ...