How does the wildcard work in MLB?

Two wild-card teams in each league play each other in a single-game playoff after the end of the regular season. The winner of each league’s Wild Card Game advances to face the top-seeded team in that league’s Division Series. Through the 2018 postseason, 19 of the 30 MLB franchises have appeared in a Wild Card Game.

How long is the wild card series in MLB?

For the 2020 postseason only, the field expanded to include three second-place teams per division, followed by the wild card teams represented by the next two best records from each league. All eight teams would play in a three-game Wild Card Series.

How can I watch baseball today?

Every nationally televised MLB game will be available via a streaming platform. YouTube TV, Sling and AT&T TV Now each carry ESPN, TBS, FS1 and MLB Network. Hulu has ESPN, TBS and FS1.

How can I watch MLB live for free?

Enjoy the start of the 2nd half with free MLB.TV MLB.TV, Major League Baseball’s live streaming service, is free and available for all out-of-market games through Sunday’s schedule.

Is MLB Network free?

Access to the MLB Network live stream is included in the user’s pay TV subscription. There is no additional cost.