The final stretch of the Major Leagues They are just around the corner. There are already confirmed teams for the postseason, but the presence of names like Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani They take center stage, after an enviable season.
Although what Ohtani achieved with his 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases is a wonderful milestone in the history of the MLBJudge’s home run rhythm is worthy of framing.
Both the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees screwed themselves in the postseason early. Now, the desire to see these two teams fight for the major league’s top reward becomes more credible.
If the confrontation of World Series between Judge and Ohtanithere won’t be anyone on the planet who is upset with that premise. Those who most want this duel to happen are the television networks, which will have the program of the moment on “Prime Time.”
Ohtani recently became the first player in history with 50 home runs and 50 steals in the same season. Judge, for his part, has hit 57 homers this season.
On top of that, Ohtani (Los Angeles Dodgers) and Judge (New York Yankees) play in the two main media markets in the country, with two of the most successful teams.
Everyone wants a World Series between Judge and Ohtani
Of course, there will be 10 other teams that will seek to prevent that attractive matchup in the World Series. Last year, the Texas Rangers defeated the Arizona Rattlers four games to one to win the first title in franchise history. However, it was to date the least watched World Series in history.
The Dodgers are the current bookmaker favorites to win the World Series, with +325, followed by the Yankees (+450) and the Phillies (+450)according to BetMGM Sportsbook.
The teams with a guaranteed ticket to the playoffs are: Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Guardians, Houston Astros, Philadelphia Phillies, Milwaukee Brewers, Dodgers and San Diego Padres. Others such as the Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals, New York Mets, Jingle Bells and Atlanta Braves are still fighting for the wild card in their respective leagues.
Los Angeles were champions in 2020, when the season was shortened by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many believe that this title should not be valid. But the truth is that in the books the name of the Dodgers appears in gold letters as the winner.
For their part, the Yankees would be more desperate to win the World Series ring, since they have a 15-year drought without achieving it. The Yankees have a total of 27 Fall Classic titles, leading the team record. Then the St. Louis Cardinals follow with 11; Oakland Athletics and Boston Red Sox (9); San Francisco Giants (8) and Dodgers with 7.
