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Each of the 12 MLB playoff teams can win the World Series, right? Some are expected to, while others are just relieved to reach October. Each team has plenty of reasons as to why they'll be hoisting the Commissioner's Trophy in five weeks' time – and several for why they'll fall short.
The Athletic's MLB staff takes a swing at predicting which teams will meet in the World Series ... and which one will come home a champion.
The Milwaukee Brewers won the National League Central, had the best record in Major League Baseball and set a franchise record with 97 regular season wins in 20
The Yankees are battle-tested after their World Series run last year, experience that can help them in the playoffs.
They say everyone is back to 0-0, but no team has ever entered the postseason coming off a worse September than these Tigers.
The public loves the Dodgers and the Brewers to win the World Series. What do the odds and the experts have to say?