The 8 most intriguing World Series matchups

Plus: Players who need to step up in the playoffs

Friday, October 6 View In Browser Good morning! How many games have you watched from space? TOP NEWS Which Fall Classic pairings hold the most intrigue?   The World Series is always special, but some head-to-head matchups would be particularly scintillating. Ready for some instant classics? We picked eight potential pairings. What you thought you knew about the top 4 seeds in Division Series What was apparent about the Orioles, Astros, Braves and Dodgers in April or even July might not reflect what's actually true about them today, in October. 13 free agents whose stock could rise in the postseason A number of players currently looking to go on a deep October run also see the postseason as an opportunity to make a closing argument to potential suitors. 1 player each team needs at his best in the Division Series Whether a lineup stalwart whose production helped his team get to this point or someone who has been underperforming and needs to elevate his game, we look at a key piece for each club. Dodgers' steals leader is not who you expect. Here's how he does it Mookie Betts bats leadoff for Los Angeles, but it's the guy hitting behind him who swiped the most bags for the club in 2023. Astros have healthy respect for Twins: 'They look legit' Houston manager Dusty Baker watched the Twins' sweep over the Blue Jays in the AL Wild Card Series, and he said his club will have its hands full against the AL Central champs. With 'right ingredients,' Hyde turns O's from 100-loss to 100-win team Brandon Hyde wasn't sure if he should accept the offer in December 2018 to manage the Orioles. With the encouragement of Joe Maddon, he did, and now he guides the AL's best team. Braves mulling pitching options with NLDS roster Who takes the hill in Game 3? This and other questions will have to be answered ahead of Game 1 of the NL Division Series on Saturday against Philadelphia. MORE TOP NEWS POSTSEASON BRACKET STAFF PICKS This Orioles team is stellar. Their fans are interstellar Here is the out-of-this-world story of how the Orioles built a galactic fan base, with their games being appointment viewing 250 miles above Earth on the International Space Station. Rangers-Orioles position-by-position breakdown The clubs split their season series, 3-3, with the O's taking two of three games in Texas in April and the Rangers taking two of three in Baltimore in May. Twins-Astros position-by-position breakdown The Twins won four of the six games against the Astros this season, winning two of three in Minnesota in early April and two of three in Houston at the end of May. Phillies-Braves position-by-position breakdown After being ousted from the 2022 NLDS by Philly, Atlanta won eight of their 13 meetings in '23. D-backs-Dodgers position-by-position breakdown Los Angeles went 8-5 against Arizona this season, including winning its last five matchups, back in August. See how Adley prepares for a game From his Baltimore home to the Orioles clubhouse, Adley Rutschman dishes with Harold Reynolds as they go On the Move presented by GEICO. MORE STORIES © 2023 MLB Advanced Media, L.P. MLB trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of Major League Baseball. Visit MLB.com. Any other marks used herein are trademarks of their respective owners. Please review our Privacy Policy. You (gahleexholly.hdhask@blogger.com) received this message because you registered to receive commercial email messages from MLB.com. Please add info@mail.mlblists.com to your address book to ensure our messages reach your inbox. If you no longer wish to receive commercial email messages from MLB.com, please unsubscribe or log in and manage your email subscriptions. Postal Address: MLB.com, c/o MLB Advanced Media, L.P., 1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020.