Playoffs Guide

Making the playoffs is the major goal in any league - once you'rethere, you always have a chance to make something special happen.

For the default league setup, the two top teams from each of the four divisions qualifies for the playoffs. The selection is based on the following tiebreaker criteria:

Standard playoffs consist of three rounds – each played over a best-of-seven format (first team to win 4 games wins the series).
There are rest days after Games 2 and 5. The team enjoying home-field advantage hosts Games 1, 2, 6 and 7.
The two top teams from each division compete in the Division Championship Series (DCS).
The winners of the four DCS face off in two separate League Championship Series (LCS). Home-field advantage is determined by win-loss record, with ties resolved by the head-to-head record from the 9 regular season games.
The winners of the two LCS face off in the big finale - the World Series. Again, home-field advantage is determined by win-loss record, with ties resolved by the head-to-head record.

In the playoffs, managing a pitching rotation varies from the regular season due to the additional days off and extended off-season rest.

Your regular season rotation order will continue into the playoffs unless adjusted manually.
The rotation order follows from the previous round as you move onto the next one - the simplest way to remember who you next pitcher is is the "Next Tag" on the lineup page.
A 3-man rotation can often be utilized given the high competitive nature of playoffs, but it will need to be organized manually. To do so, you move your Game 1 and 2 starters to positions 4 and 5, respectively, after their initial games, then repeat. This ensures your top three starters play all games if in order:
Consider assigning remaining starters to the bullpen. If your closer is underperforming, your 4th best starter might be a good fit. Alternatively, they can be deployed in middle and long relief roles should your main starters falter.