Welcome to the first round of the 2020 MLB playoffs, a class with an unusual amount of homework — and precious little room for error.

https://www.foxsports.com/midwest/story/mike-shildt-st-louis-cardinals-face-anything-postseason-unlike-other-092820

The Kansas City Royals finished 26-34 and fourth in the AL Central. But simply playing was huge for their rebuilding effort.

https://www.foxsports.com/kansas-city/story/kansas-city-royals-take-step-toward-future-with-contributions-from-new-youngsters-092820

After a miserable start to the abbreviated season, Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi finished it ridiculously strong.

https://www.foxsports.com/kansas-city/story/kansas-city-royals-shortstop-adalberto-mondesis-hot-finish-nets-al-player-of-the-week-honors-092820

The Milwaukee Brewers turned a triple play against the St. Louis Cardinals.

https://www.foxsports.com/wisconsin/video/1796213827848

The Indians' win, combined with the White Sox's loss to the Cubs, secured for them the #4 seed in the American League playoffs.

https://www.foxsports.com/ohio/story/franmil-reyes-carlos-santana-rally-cleveland-indians-past-pittsburgh-pirates-mlb-home-field-advantage-wild-card-series-postseason-092720

David Bell was proud of the way his guys ended the season.

https://www.foxsports.com/ohio/video/1796170819926

Sonny Gray tossed 5.1 innings in the last game of the season

https://www.foxsports.com/ohio/video/1796172867570

The Los Angeles Dodgers closed out their league-best 2020 season with a 5-0 shutout of the Los Angeles Angels. AJ Pollock went 3-for-3 with two homers on the day.

https://www.foxsports.com/mlb/video/1796171843719

Harrison Bader tripled and homered to help the St. Louis Cardinals clinch a postseason berth with a 5-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.

https://www.foxsports.com/midwest/story/st-louis-cardinals-milwaukee-brewers-clinch-postseason-berth-092720