Exciting MLB Season Closing Fantastically

Patrick: Fellas, as far away as it seemed when the season began, we are finally in the postseason and moving toward the World Series. I’m psyched.

Russ: Well, I feel a lil’ bad for the participants in the Series, because, for some reason, I’m thinking poor weather at the end of the playoffs. That said, though, I’m going to go with the Houston Astros versus the Atlanta Braves. I mean, of course, anyone still in the playoffs at the time of this recording and, of course, at the time this issue hits the street, can win it.

Donald: Who do you want to win?

Russ: If I had my way, the Cleveland Guardians (formerly known as the Indians) versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Any teams beside the New York Yankees, Houston, Los Angeles Dodgers, or Braves. I just want to see some different teams.

Patrick: I feel that. Interestingly enough, even though the Cleveland Guardians beat my White Sox, I’m beginning to grow a fondness for that “play hard” mentality. Don’t need a bunch of superstars. I guess the point is that I’d be okay without the regulars winning—unless it’s the Yankees.

Russ: Right!

Patrick: But, yeah, in doing some research with all of this, I’d love to see a New York Yankees versus L.A. Dodgers World Series. Just the whole “entity” of it all would be enormous…and great.

John: Well, it’s funny you say that, because I see a few unique potential match-ups that could make this the year of years. The first is a rematch of the 2017 World Series between the Astros and the Dodgers. This was the match-up when the Astros were found guilty of cheating. That said, the Dodgers would be seeking revenge. Second on the list is a rematch from 2021: Astros versus the Braves. Mind you, if this match-up happens, this could be the coming-out party of a new dynasty if the Braves win.

Donald: I’m curious to hear the final potential match-up. Oh, wait—

John: Yep, the Dodgers versus the Yankees. L.A. versus N.Y. easily becomes my all-time favorite World Series’ matchup. Two old-time legendary teams with great baseball traditions, which started with the Yankees in New York City, and the Dodgers in Brooklyn, which had the highest baseball fanbase in the world.

Patrick: I figured we’d get to the “Final Answer” toward the end, but I’m curious, John, which of the three do you believe it’ll be?

John: As much as I’d like to see the Dodgers versus the Yankees, I’m going with the Astros. Too deep, too strong for the Yankees, the Braves. No matter how hot the Braves have been toward the end of the season, I’m leaning toward an Astros/ Dodgers World Series with—

Patrick: John, I hate to interrupt your flow, but please hold that thought until the end.

John: Okay. Because I’m ready!

Patrick: I can hear it. Don, what’re you thinking?

Donald: Well, I’ll say this: It would’ve been nice to have seen the White Sox creep into the playoffs and, possibly, upset some of these big-time teams. But, for now, I’m not picking this year. So many powerhouses that I want to just watch. Get a better view at what’s really going on.

Russ: Everywhere Dusty Baker goes, his team wins…or, at least, is in the running. So, my pick for this year is the Astros over the Braves in 7 games.

Patrick: Yankees over the Braves in 6 for me. John, your glory moment—hit me.

John: The L.A. Dodgers over the Houston Astros in 7.