MLB playoffs averaging 3.33 million viewers through division series, an 18% increase over last year

Major League Baseball's postseason is averaging 3.33 million viewers going into the league championship series, an 18% increase over last year's average of 2.82 million. The division series averaged 3.56 million viewers for 18 games, a 14% increase from last year. The increases in the division round ratings can be attributed to two series going the distance along with both New York teams, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies being involved.