Good morning. The World Series starts tonight.
Adam Berry and Adam McCalvy point out that the real “x-factor” in the Series are the two roofs at the two home stadiums. While Milwaukee’s roof is retractable, the forecasts are that it will be closed for the entire Series, making this the first World Series played entirely indoors.
The Yankees have come to an agreement with general manager Brian Cashman to stay as GM. Is there any other non-owner in baseball who has been in the same job since the 20th century? Cashman has been the Yankees GM since 1998.
The winners of the Fielding Bible Awards were announced. Alex Bregman won the award for third base. Pete Crow-Armstrong won the award for center field as well as the overall Player of the Year. The Cubs were named the defensive Team of the Year.