rust' appears to be the preferred terminology when taking part in the discourse that is, 'they aren't getting rest, they are getting rusty!'), columns about why the format might actually be bad for the teams that get to bypass a round and, good grief, the social media discourse is off the hook. We're already being treated to in-game discussions about the format ('rest vs. Maybe the Braves' comeback win in Game 2 against the Phillies will quiet the most vocal complainers out there, but it's still happened far too much.

Sure enough, a good portion the baseball world seems to have lost its mind due to the Braves being the best team in baseball through 162 games and then losing one playoff game at home. There's always going to be a segment of the particular sport's fan base resistant to change and once the games start being played, a few upsets put everyone on high alert about the so-called 'trends' in the new system.Īlmost immediately, there are cries for change. The reality of the sports world is that any time there's a new postseason format, regardless of the sport, there's bound to be consternation.

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