October has more to offer than just tricks and treats.
There's also the World Series—and what a World Series the MLB has cooked up for the 2024 iteration. It's the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers, a couple of longtime rivals arriving at the Fall Classic as the best teams—by regular-season and playoff performance—from their respective leagues.
Between the major markets, the history between these organizations (this is their 12th World Series collision) and the copious amounts of talent on both rosters, this is a series that sells itself. In case you need more convincing, though, or just want to whet your appetite ahead of Friday's series opener, let's dissect everything you need to know about this series, from storylines and schedules to matchups and odds (courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook).