WORLD SERIES

Pitching matchups, bullpen depth, and park-adjusted offense. Launching October 2026

Methodology

Starting pitching matchups, bullpen depth, and park-adjusted offense. Each game is simulated using probable starters and available relievers, accounting for handedness splits and recent workload.

Details

Rotation depth matters more in October than any single regular-season stat. The model tracks starter workload over the final month, bullpen leverage index, and how each lineup performs against left-handed vs. right-handed pitching. Home field advantage runs smaller in the World Series than the regular season.