The World Series has often been a showcase for the best teams, but the narrative has shifted with expanded playoffs, impacting which teams reach the Fall Classic.
From 1903 through 1968, Major League Baseball featured only the best teams in the World Series, creating a stronger narrative around team excellence.
The 2024 matchup between the Dodgers and Yankees highlights the excitement of first-place team battles, reflecting on a simpler era of the World Series.
What if the dynamic that defined baseball for decades—championships awarded solely to the league's pennant winners—had continued through modern times?
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