The Major League Baseball (MLB) playoffs feature 12 teams in total, with 6 teams from the American League (AL) and 6 teams from the National League (NL) making the playoffs. These teams include the three division winners from each league and three Wild Card teams with the best remaining records in their respective leagues. Here is a breakdown of the playoff structure:

• Each league (AL and NL) has three division winners as the top three seeds.
• Three Wild Card teams from each league qualify based on their win-loss records.
• The top two division winners in each league receive a bye past the Wild Card round.
• Seeds 3 through 6 in each league compete in the best-of-three Wild Card Series.

This format has been in place since 2022, increasing the playoff field from 10 teams to 12 teams in total, enhancing postseason competition.

In summary:

• Total MLB playoff teams: 12
• Teams per league: 6 (3 division winners + 3 Wild Card teams)
• Top two division winners get a bye
• Wild Card teams play in a best-of-three series in the first round before advancing to the Division Series.