MLB Playoffs 2018

Imagine playing 162 regular-season games, slogging at it almost every day for six months, just for the chance to play in a one-game, go on or go home scenario. That's the lot in life afforded to Major League Baseball's four wildcard teams. On the surface, it seems like the longest of long shots that any of these ballclubs might survive and get to the World Series and yet, it happens.