The MLB playoffs have officially commenced, with a packed Wild Card Series featuring several key matchups. The American League hosts a showdown between the Detroit Tigers and Houston Astros, while the Baltimore Orioles face the Kansas City Royals. In the National League, the playoff scenarios remain uncertain as the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves play a crucial doubleheader to determine their postseason fate, with the Arizona Diamondbacks waiting to see if they can qualify. The postseason format includes a best-of-three series, and broadcasting will be covered by ABC and ESPN networks. Notably, the excitement builds as some teams, like the San Diego Padres, seek their first World Series title. Fans are eager to see how the matchups unfold, particularly with the lingering controversy surrounding past events like the Astros' sign-stealing scandal.