Don't Do the Math.

The article discusses the fairness of postseason berths in Major League Baseball (MLB) being determined by tiebreakers rather than on-field performance. It highlights recent instances where teams with identical records were separated by head-to-head records from earlier in the season, leading to controversial outcomes, such as the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees in 2025. The author argues for the reinstatement of a one-game playoff, or "Game 163," to resolve ties, emphasizing that postseason opportunities should be earned through direct competition rather than mathematical calculations. The piece reflects on the excitement and drama lost with the current tiebreaker system. Extracted from the article