Here are five things to watch as the Yankees and Atlanta Braves play a three-game series at Yankees Stadium starting on Friday...
Is this still a World Series preview?
Prior to the start of the season, many pundits believed the Braves and Yankees had a chance to renew their World Series rivalry from the 90s, but one side has had some unfortunate luck this year.
The Braves lost their ace Spencer Strider and reigning NL MVP Ronald AcuñaJr.