Major League Baseball has featured an assortment of great stories this year, particularly from the pennant-chasing teams—all of which have weaved through the regular season with unique identities. As of now, six new teams are set to join the October mix.
The New York Yankees are back for an MLB-record 52nd time after a two-year hiatus. The Chicago Cubs arrived a year earlier than expected in the thick of a division that ranks among the best in history. The Toronto Blue Jays’ midseason makeover has them poised for a legitimate pennant chase.
And who would have thought the New York Mets, Houston Astros or Texas Rangers would be in contention heading into the final weekend?