Introduction to MLB Playoffs 2015
The Major League Baseball (MLB) playoffs for 2015 are set to begin on October 6th and will culminate with the World Series in November. The MLB is divided into two leagues, the American League (AL) and the National League (NL). This year, there are five teams from each league that will compete for a chance to play in the World Series.
Overview of MLB Playoffs 2015
The 2015 MLB playoffs will consist of two Wild Card games, four Divisional Series, two League Championship Series, and the World Series. The Wild Card games will determine which team from each league will advance to the Divisional Series. The Divisional Series will feature the five teams from each league that have the most wins during the regular season. These teams will then play in a best-of-five series to determine who advances to the League Championship Series.
The League Championship Series will consist of two teams from each league. The two teams that win the League Championship Series will then play in the World Series, a best-of-seven series that will determine the 2015 MLB Champion.
Teams Qualifying for MLB Playoffs 2015
This year, five teams from each league will qualify for the MLB playoffs. The five teams from the American League are:
- New York Yankees
- Toronto Blue Jays
- Kansas City Royals
- Houston Astros
- Texas Rangers
The five teams from the National League are:
- St. Louis Cardinals
- Pittsburgh Pirates
- Chicago Cubs
- Los Angeles Dodgers
- New York Mets
Wild Card Games
The Wild Card games will be played on October 6th, 2015. The Wild Card games are single elimination games that will determine which team from each league will advance to the Divisional Series. The teams in each Wild Card game will be the two teams with the best records that did not win their Division.
In the American League, the New York Yankees will face the Houston Astros. In the National League, the Pittsburgh Pirates will face the Chicago Cubs.
Divisional Series
The Divisional Series will be played from October 8th-13th. The Divisional Series will feature the five teams from each league with the most wins during the regular season. The teams in each Divisional Series will be determined by their seed, determined by their regular season record.
In the American League, the New York Yankees will face the Texas Rangers, the Toronto Blue Jays will face the Kansas City Royals, and the Houston Astros will face the winner of the Wild Card game.
In the National League, the St. Louis Cardinals will face the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Chicago Cubs will face the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the New York Mets will face the winner of the Wild Card game.
League Championship Series
The League Championship Series will be played from October 16th-25th. The League Championship Series will feature the two teams from each league that have advanced from the Divisional Series.
In the American League, the two teams will be the winners of the two Divisional Series. In the National League, the two teams will be the winners of the two Divisional Series.
World Series
The World Series will be played from October 27th to November 4th. The World Series will feature the two teams from each league who have advanced from the League Championship Series.
Awards and Prizes
The winning team of the World Series will be awarded the Commissioner’s Trophy, a sterling silver trophy given to the winner of the World Series each year. In addition, each player on the winning team will receive a World Series ring.
Expectations for MLB Playoffs 2015
This year’s MLB playoffs should be an exciting one, as it features five teams from each league that have had impressive seasons. The Wild Card games are sure to be full of surprises, and the Divisional Series, League Championship Series, and World Series should be some of the most exciting games of the year.
Closing Thoughts
The 2015 MLB playoffs are sure to be an exciting one, with five teams from each league competing for the chance to play in the World Series. The Wild Card games, Divisional Series, League Championship Series, and World Series will all be full of surprises and excitement. We can’t wait to see who will be crowned the 2015 MLB Champion!