Major League Baseball took care of its own Thursday.

It was announced that TBS has landed the rights to air the two new wildcard games in 2012 and 2013. However, in the process, MLB shifted two division playoff games to its MLB Network.

It is a shrewd move by baseball. Post-season games will drive more eyeballs to MLB Network. It also means we’ll likely get to hear Bob Costas on the call for playoff baseball. That’s a good thing.

As for TBS, the American and National League wildcard game should attract big ratings. They will have the feel of the win-or-go-home feel of the NCAA basketball tournament. We love that.