October has arrived, heralding the return of playoff baseball and – for a handful of Jewish ballplayers – a shot at World Series glory. Of the 12 teams in the 2024 MLB postseason, six have a Jewish player (or two).
Some, like Alex Bregman and Max Fried, are playoff veterans with plenty of October experience and lore. Others, like relievers Max Lazar and Scott Effross, could get their first taste of postseason baseball.
The playoffs are a time of excitement and suspense, and this year’s edition is no exception. Allen and Miller break down the lineups, the storylines, and the hopefuls.
