According to Fangraphs, the Braves have the highest odds to win the World Series this season.

Source: https://theaggie.org/2023/04/05/what-to-know-about-the-upcoming-2023-mlb-season/

After a season of underachieving for the White Sox last season, World Series talk quickly faded.

Source: https://depauliaonline.com/61535/sports/column-its-a-rough-stretch-for-chicago-sports-but-theres-hope-for-better-days-ahead/

After baseball expanded its playoffs to 12 teams in 2022, the Rangers became the first team to win 13 postseason games en route to a World Series title.

Source: https://www.pressenterprise.com/2023/11/01/world-series-rangers-outlast-diamondbacks-in-game-5-for-1st-title/

After losing to the Houston Astros in the World Series, Mets owner Steve Cohen gives Ohtani a blank check.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/ct-cb-sports-predictions-2023-20230101-rygwwtx6nrda3io5emirjlqcne-story.html

After Martinez left the Red Sox following the 2004 World Series the K Men moved from the back of the bleachers to their current perch atop the Green Monster and began posting for other pitchers.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/04/23/mlb-notes-boston-k-men-celebrating-25-years-of-strikeouts/

After the Rangers won the first two games of the best-of-seven set, the reigning World Series champions responded with three straight victories at Globe Life Field.

Source: https://nesn.com/2023/10/rangers-vs-astros-live-stream-watch-alcs-game-6-online-on-tv/

After watching the recent College World Series, I have some advice for the coaches of these eight elite teams: Either teach your players how to bunt or eliminate bunting from your offensive strategy.

Source: https://www.postandcourier.com/opinion/letters_to_editor/letters-social-media-likes-have-changed-charleston-for-the-worse/article_28b83792-0ee3-11ee-8f28-e7d449af0eef.html

Also on Sunday CBS will offer championship round coverage of the Professional Bull Riders' Great Northwest Invitational event, while Fox will televise the Pro Bowlers Association’s World Series of Bowling championship.

Source: https://www.nexttv.com/news/nhl-nba-playoffs-davis-garcia-ppv-boxing-event-whats-on-this-weekend-in-tv-sports-april-22-23

AL West Preview: Can the Mariners and Angels Make the World Series Champion Astros Sweat?

Source: https://nesn.com/2023/03/patriots-rumors-heres-impediment-to-deandre-hopkins-landing-in-new-england/

Applying this math, here is your too-early 2023 World Series call: Blue Jays over Braves.

Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/2023/01/02/15-baseball-predictions-for-2023

Arizona Diamondbacks’ Geraldo Perdomo celebrates after a single as Texas Rangers first baseman Nathaniel Lowe looks on during the fifth inning in Game 1 of the baseball World Series Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, in Arlington, Texas.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/10/28/garcas-hr-in-11th-seagers-tying-shot-in-9th-rally-rangers-past-arizona-6-5-in-series-opener/

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Paul Sewald throws to the plate during the ninth inning of Game 1 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers on Friday night in Arlington, Texas.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/10/27/world-series-garcia-seager-hit-dramatic-homers-as-rangers-walk-off-diamondbacks-in-game-1/

ARLINGTON, Texas — Playing in the World Series this year seemed realistic for Tommy Pham when he signed with the Mets in January.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/10/26/sports/mets-didnt-have-dangerous-drive-like-diamondbacks-tommy-pham/

A Torrance 13-15 and under baseball team has advanced to the Babe Ruth World Series after winning the Regional championship.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/08/02/torrance-youth-baseball-team-headed-to-babe-ruth-world-series/

A total of 16 World Series titles, 78 major titles, 101 television titles and a total of 236 championships were won in his career.

Source: https://www.thewestonforum.com/preview-these-are-the-16-participants-in-this-weekends-world-senior-darts-match/

A two-time World Series champion with the Oakland Athletics, Alou played 15 seasons before retiring and continuing his baseball career, first as a scout for the Montreal Expos, then as the Florida Marlins’ director of Dominican operations.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/03/11/red-sox-notebook-sale-bello-whitlock-wbc/

Austin mustered the strength to watch every game of the World Series.

Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/padres-austin-nola-again-carves-out-unlikely-role-this-is-where-he-belongs

A World Series would be worth it.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2023-05-31/commentary-bill-shaikin-on-baseball-athletics-las-vegas-move

Baby, front row, at the College World Series.

Source: https://augustafreepress.com/news/the-time-i-took-a-stuffed-lamb-with-me-to-the-college-world-series/

Baltimore's most recent pennant and World Series title were in 1983.

Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/orioles-clinch-the-al-east-title-with-their-100th-win-of-the-season-20-over-red-sox