Quick Hits....

"Something like this is going to happen. Generally speaking, I'm in favor of it. I find the concept behind it appealing. I find the television aspect appealing. The more meaningful postseason games you have, the better" -- MLB Network's Bob Costas, on the proposed shakeup of the MLB playoff format (N.Y. POST, 2/12).

"I'm sure there will be conversations about it, if I'm being completely honest. Guys will talk about it. But there's not going to be any animosity toward them" -- Mets RF Michael Conforto, on how he and his fellow his teammates will treat 3B J.D. Davis and CF Jake Marisnick, who previously played for the '17 Astros (N.Y. TIMES, 2/12).

"Just what baseball needs to get more exciting: a trial" -- Comedy Central's David Spade, on former MLBer Mike Bolsinger suing the Astros over the sign-stealing scandal ("Lights Out," Comedy Central, 2/11).