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Many would say the decision to expand to 32-teams left the 'BLOA' no option but to realign its divisions but the fact is, the decision to adopt MLB's new playoff format of 2 Wild Card winners led to the decision to both expand to 32 teams as well as integrating realignment.

The league will keep its two leagues, American and National while expanding to four divisions in each league: Eastern, Western, Northern and Southern.

Divisions were set to best each team based on proximity while also trying to keep the rich history and rivals in tact.

AMERICAN LEAGUE:

EAST: Baltimore, Boston, NY Yankees, Toronto
WEST: Colorado, LA Angels, Oakland, Seattle
NORTH: CHI White Sox, Cleveland, Detroit, Minnesota
SOUTH: Houston, Kansas City, Tampa Bay, Texas

NATIONAL LEAGUE:

EAST: Montreal, NY Mets, Philadelphia, Washington
WEST: Arizona, LA Dodgers, San Diego, San Francisco
NORTH: CHI Cubs, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh
SOUTH: Atlanta, Mexico City, Miami, St. Louis

As far as the Playoffs go, there will be 6 teams per League that qualify for the playoffs each season. The four (4) Division winners plus two (2) Wild Card teams.

Each of the six (6) teams will be seeded based on winning percentage but the Wild-Card teams will be seeded lowest.

Wild Card Round will be a best of three format where seeds 1&2 will have a Bye. The 3rd seeded team will host the 6th seed while the 4th seed hosts the 5th. The format will be Home, Away, Home.

Divisional Round will be a best of five with a 2 Home, 2 Away, 1 Home format will be used. For this round, the #1 seed will host the winner of the #4-5 series, while the #2 seed hosts the winner of the #3-6 series.

League Championship Series The two teams who advance from the Divisional Round will compete in a best of 7 series. The format will be 2 home, 3 away, 2 home.

World Series The American League Champions will compete against the National League Champions in a best of 7 series. The format will be 2 home, 2 away then home, away, home.