Sometimes, it seems like the best teams in a given sport will remain that way forever -- just ask anyone who's not a fan of the New York Yankees or Los Angeles Lakers or New England Patriots. But when that status quo changes, it can change quite dramatically.
That's what appears to be happening in MLB's 2023 season, already one where pitch clocks have altered the way the game is played. Great empires have been toppled, underdogs now seem unstoppable, and anything seems possible.
Don't believe us? Just check out these numbers: