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MLB playoff extra inning rules, explained: How postseason format compares to the regular season

Major League Baseball, like many sports, has done plenty of tinkering with its rules in recent years.

One of the most prominent changes — and most controversial — has been the runner on second rule to start extra innings. Instead of playing the innings as normal, teams started off with a runner in scoring position as soon as the 10th inning rolled around. In 2020, the NL shared in the designated hitter with the American League before adopting it full-time in 2022.

However, postseason baseball tends to be a lot different than the regular season. Are these rules still in play for the postseason? The Sporting News takes a look.

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