Why the current MLB playoff seeding doesn't make sense -- and how to fix it

The current MLB playoff seeding forces top American League East teams to compete against each other early in the postseason. This format allows teams with worse records to avoid difficult matchups initially. The article suggests the system is flawed and proposes potential solutions for improvement.
The Rays, Red Sox and Yankees will all have to go through each other in the Wild Card Series and ALDS this year, while the worst American League teams get off easy
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