MLB's 2020 Schedule Could Lead to an Exciting Playoff Year

SI's Tom Verducci explains why September could be a big month for MLB

The MLB is a go for a 60-game season after a lengthy back-and-forth between the MLBPA and the owners. This severely shortened season, as SI's Tom Verducci points out will result in a wild sprint to the MLB Playoffs. Verducci lays out the "magic number" for team's to hit if they are looking for life in the postseason and how the shortened season narrows the gap for a playoff berth.