Rob Manfred says MLB will discuss postseason format, but commissioner likes it

Manfred also discussed potential roster changes, an upcoming relocation vote for the A's, major leaguers in the Olympics and more.

ARLINGTON, Texas — commissioner Rob Manfred said Friday that although he likes the current design of the playoffs, the league has heard enough complaints and chatter around the format — and whether it does enough to acknowledge regular-season success — that his office will discuss it. Advertisement “It will at least motivate a conversation about whether we have it right,” Manfred said prior to Game 1 of the World Series. “I’m sure that conversation will take place in the postseason.

Unhappy that public funding was going to be used to build the A’s stadium, teachers in Las Vegas moved to create a that the public could vote on. Labor unions whose members likely would be involved in the stadium construction subsequently tried to block the petition for a referendum . An owners’ vote doesn’t appear likely to be delayed because of those issues, however. Funding for the A’s stadium in Las Vegas has already been approved by the state legislature.

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