It’s that time of year again: the MLB playoffs! With the top teams competing for a shot at the World Series, it’s time to fill out your bracket and make your picks for who will come out on top. And lucky for you, we’ve got a handy printable bracket for you to use.
Round 1: Wild Card
The first round of the playoffs kicks off with two wild card games. The American League features the Houston Astros taking on the Minnesota Twins, while the National League sees the Chicago Cubs facing off against the Colorado Rockies. Both games are sure to be intense, with each team vying for a chance to move on to the Division Series.
Round 2: Division Series
Next up is the Division Series, where the remaining teams in each league face off in a best-of-five series. In the American League, the Wild Card winner will take on the top-seeded Boston Red Sox, while the other series will feature the Cleveland Indians facing off against the winner of the AL West division. In the National League, the Wild Card winner will take on the top-seeded Milwaukee Brewers, while the other series will feature the Los Angeles Dodgers facing off against the winner of the NL East division.
Round 3: Championship Series
The winners of the Division Series will advance to the Championship Series, where they’ll face off in a best-of-seven series. In the American League, we could see a rematch of last year’s Championship Series, with the Houston Astros potentially facing off against the New York Yankees. In the National League, we could see a showdown between two of the league’s top teams, with the Milwaukee Brewers potentially taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Round 4: World Series
Finally, the winners of the Championship Series from each league will face off in the World Series, with the winner taking home the coveted championship trophy. Will the Astros be able to defend their title? Or will a newcomer like the Brewers or Rockies shock the world? Only time will tell, but one thing is for certain: the 2020 MLB playoffs are sure to be an exciting ride.
