2016 MLB Postseason Matchups
Barring the September success of these individual teams, securing playoff berths in the process, the playoffs would line up in a certain fashion. After the teams finished up their celebrations, October baseball would be in full force.
Here is how the postseason picture would shape up:
American League
Wild Card: Kansas City Royals (5) @ Toronto Blue Jays (4)
ALDS: Texas Rangers (1) vs. ALWC (4/5) (Best of 5)
ALDS: Cleveland Indians (2) vs. Boston Red Sox (3) (Best of 5)
National League
Wild Card: New York Mets (5) @ Los Angeles Dodgers (4)
NLDS: Chicago Cubs (1) vs. NLWC (4/5) (Best of 5)
NLDS: Washington Nationals (2) vs. San Francisco Giants (3) (Best of 5)
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