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There have been 12 single-game tiebreakers in MLB history. Each of them brought the nerves and anticipation of a playoff matchup, even though they were… Read More »Wait, MLB tiebreaker games are gone? Here’s what the rule change means for this season
There have been 12 single-game tiebreakers in MLB history. Each of them brought the nerves and anticipation of a playoff matchup, even though they were… Read More »Wait, MLB tiebreaker games are gone? Here’s what the rule change means for this season
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