MLB
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knockout (n., adj.), knock out (v.)
On subsequent reference, KO is acceptable.
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height and length
Always use digits and spell out the unit of measurement: 2 meters; 11 inches Express height in X-foot-X format when used as an adjective: 6-foot-9; 7-foot Include hyphens when used as a noun: a 7-footer; a 2-miler Do not include hyphens for adjective descriptors that do not come before a noun: A football field is
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wild card (n.), wild-card (adj.)
An additional postseason berth granted to a team that does not win its division. Should not be capitalized when standing alone: The Guardians and Orioles are in a heated race for the wild card.; The Falcons and Cardinals are vying for the final wild-card spot in the NFC. Capitalize when written as part of the
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American League Championship Series
Spell out on first reference in copy. ALCS should be used in headlines and in all subsequent references in copy. Use of championship series should be used less frequently, and not capitalized if it is used.
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National League Championship Series
Spell out on first reference in copy. NLCS should be used in headlines and in all subsequent references in copy. Use of championship series should be used less frequently, and not capitalized if it is used.
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National League
Spell out on first reference in copy. On second reference and in headlines, NL is acceptable. NL East, NL Central, and NL West are allowable in all instances.
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American League
Spell out on first reference in copy. On second reference and in headlines, AL is acceptable. AL East, AL Central, and AL West are allowable in all instances.