Major League Baseball Postseason And All-Star Play
What is the 'postseason' or 'playoffs' in Major League Baseball?
The post-season refers to the playoffs in Major League Baseball after the regular season is done. The division winners and the wildcard teams face off in a series of games, eventually leading to the crowning of a world champion.
What is the 'World Series' in Major League Baseball?
The World Series is a best of seven series between the champions of the American League and the champions of the National League. The winner of that series is crowned world champions.
What is the 'All-Star Game' in Major League Baseball?
The All Star Game is also called the Midsummer Classic, and in it the stars of each league face off in an exhibition midseason in July.
What is the 'All-Star Break' in Major League Baseball?
The All Star Break is a period in which the regular season games cease and the special exhibition featuring the stars of both leagues takes place. It is several days that the players have off, unless if they're competing in the All Star game.
What is a 'wild card' team in Major League Baseball?
American and National Leagues each have three divisions, and the division winners advance to the playoffs. The team with the next best record also advances, and that team is called the wild card team.
What is the 'pennant race' in Major League Baseball?
The pennant race is the race for the pennant. The American League pennant, the National League pennant, and the teams that compete for the playoff system are part of the pennant race.