The 117th World Series will begin tonight between the Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves. The two used to be National League opponents, in the days when Nolan Ryan faced off against Doyle Alexander (followed immediately by The Beastmaster, on TBS!)
The Astros open as a slight favorite at most sportsbooks You can read a terrific series preview from David Lesky here. The Astros will be without pitcher Lance McCullers, Jr. and will have to hold their pitching staff together on the backs of Luis Garcia, and former Royals Zack Greinke and possibly Jake Odorizzi.