From the ancient Knowledge Base. Was curious if there's a more recent different scenario I've not stumbled upon, as our playoff qualifiers seem out of whack with the Help article which is also quoted verbatim in the pinned section :
Q. What happens if teams tie for the division title or wildcard?
A.

In the case of a two-way tie at the end of the regular season in which a playoff appearance is at stake, a 1 game playoff will be scheduled between the two teams. This is only in a situation where only one of the two teams will make it into the playoffs.


This is a theme with no special playoff rules and does not involve my team. There are 2 ties both where 1 is in and the other is out where I'd assume a 1-game play-in for both since it's clear from the text nobody goes home if a playoff spot is on the line; perhaps only a matter of seeding :

In the NL, a tie for a division with room for only 1 team as the WC has been established with a better record.

In the AL, a tie for the WC with room for only 1 team.

The NL division tiebreaker has been scheduled.

The AL WC tie has not.

The NL divisional tiebreaker is in a couple hours. As such, remaining playoff bracket has not been set. Unclear at this time who is deemed worthy of the AL WC and a ticket has been sent, unless I'm missing something.
12/4/2021 11:28 AM (edited)

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