- [Ringer] Playoff Randomness Isn’t the Only Explanation for This Year’s MLB Upsets. can’t simultaneously satisfy owners who want an expanded playoff field, TV executives who want staggered series and off days, and fans who want the best team to win the title. https://www.theringer.com/mlb/2023/10/13/23915676/mlb-playoffs-postseason-upsets-random-los-angeles-dodgers-atlanta-braves-baltimore-orioles 86 comments baseball