MLB has to be thrilled with the markets/teams in the playoffs. While it's not perfect in their minds, it's close (a perfect world would likely also include the Mets, Dodgers and Giants*). Among the eight teams you have the No. 1 TV market (New York), No. 2 (Los Angeles), No. 3 (Chicago), No. 4 (Philadelphia), No. 7 (Boston), No. 12 (Phoenix), No. 17 (Cleveland) and No. 18 (Denver). So, you have the top four markets (even if the Dodgers are the top team in the No. 2 market) and five of the top seven. Plus, the Yankees, Cubs and Red Sox may be the three most popular teams. *Obviously, not all three of those mentioned could make it in addition to the Cubs and Phillies.