The World Series is here and so is our preview episode! Jared, Dallas, Joey, and Jayhay preview the upcoming World Series matchup between the Rangers and Diamondbacks. We break down pitching matchups, keys to the series, potential X factors, and give our predictions for who will win it all! Thanks for listening and we’ll see you after Game 1! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-777 7/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baseball Is Dead Episode 165: World Series Preview

Hosts Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke bring their unique perspectives to the burning baseball topics that everybody is talking about and sprinkle in some betting content too. Dustin's humorous takes and sharp insights paired with Adam's data-driven approach to analyzing baseball will provide listeners with entertaining and engaging MLB discussion, and maybe some extra win expectancy when it comes to their wagers.

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Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke discuss the challenges in betting on baseball regularly. Should the Atlanta Braves consider trading Max Fried? Can the Mets or Nationals work their way into the playoffs?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should the Braves trade Max Fried? Can the Mets make the playoffs?

Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke recap their eventful weekends. They discuss why the Braves barreled balls are traveling so much less than the rest of the league. Is there a conspiracy that needs to be further investigated?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB conspiracy against the Atlanta Braves?

Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke react to Tucupita Marcano being banned for life for betting on baseball. Was it too severe? Also, which rules should MLB implement immediately?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tucupita Marcano banned for life, rules changes MLB should make

Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke discuss which teams are real playoff contenders and have a chance to win the World Series and which teams will fall off as the season goes on.	   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Which teams are legitimate pennant contenders

Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke discuss what the Braves should do following Ronald Acuna Jr's season-ending ACL injury. The dysfunctional Mets remain dysfunctional as ever. Power hitting across MLB is down. Is it down for good?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baseball Is Dead Episode 165: World Series Preview

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