Rangers win their first World Series

The Texas Rangers won their first World Series championship defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks 4 -1.   I always enjoy seeing a franchise win their first Championship.  As big a win as it is for players, the fans have waited a long time for this and you know they are loving life this week.  The Rangers had an excellent season and were crazy good on the road during the playoffs.  No players on the team stand out as those I necessarily root for, but they have a decent mix of veterans and youngsters who are all worthy and can now say they are champions.

2023 Atlanta Braves Playoff Preview

The 2023 Atlanta Braves were historically good.  They tied the record for home runs in a season by a team which is crazy.  They also have maybe the greatest non-Ohtani player in the league in Ronald Acuna who really is a game changer.  That said their entire lineup can make you suffer.  It's fun to see the talent they can send against pitchers every game.  The issue going into the playoffs will be the starting pitching.  Bryce Elder has struggled of late, Max Fried is dealing with a blister, and Spencer Strider has had some mixed results lately.  Who knows what happens when the playoffs start but even with the pitching questions Atlanta is clearly the favorite.  As a fan that scares me but I'm hoping this team can follow through with the expectations. GO BRAVES!