There's a lot of money on the line in the World Series.
The winners' and losers' shares are yet to be determined, as they are based on revenue generated. Last year, the Atlanta Braves won and awarded 66 full shares to their personnel, worth $397,391 each. The runner-up Houston Astros split the pot 67 ways for full shares, worth $258,373 each.
So it's safe to say it will be a substantial amount this year. But those paydays will be a mere pittance to what Houston businessman Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale would make if the Astros win the title — as they were heavily favored to do heading into Game 1 Friday night.