The postseason is finally here, with 10 teams in the running for baseball’s ultimate prize: a big pointy trophy that looks like a lampstand. But in the quest for that flag-festooned hunk of metal, which teams will provide us the most entertainment in the World Series?
Luckily for you, I’m here to help. Join me as I rank the best World Series matchups, from would-be snoozefests to titanic clashes that would live on in eternity. In truth, there’s no such thing as a bad World Series pairing of the 25 possible options—but there are definitely some that are better than others.