MLB: 2021 World Series preview, predictions

The 2021 World Series gets going on Tuesday, Oct. 26 as the Houston Astros (95-67) host the Atlanta Braves (88-73) as Framber Valdez and Charlie Morton are projected to start on the mound. After five consecutive ALCS appearances, the Astros are hoping to win a second championship in that span. Houston reached the World Series in 2017 and 2019. Even though they were one win from the World Series a year ago, the Braves haven't made this deep of a run since 1999. Max Fried, Freddie Freeman and Eddie Rosario (.465, 3 HR) have led Atlanta, while Houston has relied on Yordan Alvarez (.432, 2 HR) and Carlos Correa. It's close to an evenly matched series but I'm picking the Astros to clinch a second World Series title.

Best Hitters:

1. Freddie Freeman (Braves)

2. Yordan Alvarez (Astros)

3. Eddie Rosario (Braves)

4. Carlos Correa (Astros)

5. Yuli Gurriel (Astros)

Best Pitchers:

1. Charlie Morton (Braves)

2. Tyler Matzek (Braves)

3. Kendall Graveman (Astros)

4. Max Fried (Braves)

5. Cristian Javier (Astros)

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