ANALYSIS/OPINION:
Baseball, as it has expanded over the years, has become a more regionalized sport. It’s where the local TV ratings are, it’s where the marketing for the sport takes place.
So while they have two teams like the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers have interest beyond their borders, some fans still in places like Kansas City and Atlanta and Washington still search for a hook to reel themselves into the drama of the Fall Classic.
Typically, it’s a former player on their team now on the roster of one of the World Series clubs.