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Do MLB first-round byes disrupt playoff momentum?

Original: Do 1st-round byes disrupt momentum? Not so fast https://www. mlb.com/news/how-first-round-b ye-affects-mlb-playoff-teams

MLB examines a common playoff debate: whether teams earning first-round byes, like Milwaukee and the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League, lose momentum while resting during the Wild Card Series. The piece pushes back on the idea, arguing the layoff is not the disadvantage critics claim as the postseason's opening round plays out.

Why now: The Wild Card Series is underway, renewing the annual debate over whether rest helps or hurts bye teams.

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• Do 1st-round byes disrupt momentum? Not so fast https://www. mlb.com/news/how-first-round-b ye-affects-mlb-playoff-teams As the quartet of Wild Card Series were raging this week, the four teams who had achieved first-round byes – Milwaukee and Los Angeles in the National… · MLB@sportsfeed.me · 1

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