On Halloween nights, parents now must decide between the traditional activity – taking the youngsters trick-or-treating – or a newer option: watching the World Series.

The fall classic once ended in mid-September but now extends into November. World Series viewing is only practical for West Coast kids, thanks to late start times geared towards an East Coast audience.

Fans know that if MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred could have his way, the league would play regular season games on Christmas Eve in Auckland, New Zealand. Picture Manfred’s fantasy: robots calling the plays at all four corners and players’ uniforms adorned from collar to cleat with advertisements – walking billboards.

Until Manfred realizes his dream, he’ll content himself with adding new teams to the existing leagues. With e

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