And now for something completely different from me: Thanks to a recent suggestion from a reader, I've written a brief visitor's guide to both of the cities hosting games in this year's World Series, focusing on the things I particularly love to do when I travel -- finding great food, coffee and beer, as well as seeing some of the non-sports things cities have to offer.
Here are some of my favorite restaurants, coffee roasters and craft brewers in Boston and Los Angeles, as well as things to do during the day if you're in either city for the games.