Just eight MLB teams reached the October dance marathon from among the 30 that optimistically opened the season with sincere hopes of advancing to the World Series. The Yankees and Dodgers have faced each other in the World Series 11 times — more than any two franchises in MLB history. The Yankees won eight of the 10 previous World Series matchups, including back-to-back years in 1977-78. Red Sox vs. Dodgers When the Red Sox captured their World Series crown in 2004, snapping an 85-year drought, they were down 3-0 to the Yankees in the AL Championship Series and trailing 4-3 in the ninth. Astros vs. Dodgers A repeat of last year’s highly entertaining seven-game World Series would not be a worst-case scenario.

Source: thestar October 07, 2018 18:22 UTC