This new MLB playoff format doesn't seem to be going too well for the higher ranked teams.

Of the 4 teams, with the best records who received first round byes, 2 are out, with the Yankees down 2-1, needing to win 2 elimination games to move forward. Only Houston has moved on.

In the National League: the defending champs - OUT. The team with the best record, 110 wins for the second year in a row - OUT. With the 5 and 6 seeds remaining.

Small sample size but is sitting around waiting for a week (first round byes) hurting these teams.