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Whereas golf apparel was once a uniform of sorts, easily distinguishable from a person’s every-day wardrobe, the advent of athleisure and performance fabrics have helped blur the once-solid line between athletic apparel and business casual.

Stretchy, moisture-wicking pants with UPF fabrics now look professional enough to wear to the office and a sit-down dinner, with a round of 18 in between. This year, when I polled my colleagues to find out which pants were topping their list of favorites this year, the ability to wear one pair for all things was a recurring theme. The desire to look tailored and put-together on and off the course is one thing, but when you can do that comfortably? That’s a home run.

The seven pairs of pants highlighted below offer all that and more — casual elegance in easy to wear and comfortable silhouettes. Browse through our favorites, and if you happen to feel inspired to add to your apparel arsenal, click the links to shop now.

Holderness & Bourne McDaniel

My husband is a club pro, so once nice perk is that he gets to see a lot of the latest and greatest gear come in and out of the golf shop. He also wears golf pants to work every day, so he’s quite a connoisseur on this topic. Last year, he became a big fan of Holderness & Bourne’s Parker Pant and ordered a pair in every color. This year, H&B’s newest offering is the McDaniel pant, which features the same super-flattering fit and a stylish taper with plenty of stretch and room in the thighs. The look is tailored and fresh, with the only difference being a more matte fabric finish than the Parker, for a more natural, versatile look. As an added bonus, there’s also no-slip lining in the waistband to help keep your polo tucked in. —Jessica Marksbury

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Holderness & Bourne The McDaniel Pant

Keep a sharp look on the course, at the office, and everywhere else with The McDaniel. Our five-pocket performance pants resist wrinkles and water, and dry in a flash.

Rhone Commuter Pro Trouser

No disrespect to any of the terrific options above and below (brands I wear regularly!), but I’ve got an ace in the hole here. Rhone has been a favorite athleisure brand of mine for some time now (their workout gear is top-notch), but their new Commuter Pro pants have earned a special spot in my heart.  Something I haven’t loved about the shift toward synthetic pants is the material weight. I understand the allure of light, breathable pants, but I generally prefer something with a bit more oomph.The material for the Commuter Pro is thicker and more substantial than the typical Commuter pants, and the three separate styles (slim fit, athletic fit and five-pocket) provide lots of optionality for dressing up or down in non-golf settings. —James Colgan

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RHONE Commuter Pro Trouser

Crafted from an evolution of our best-selling fabric with a structured yet flexible feel, this trouser features an adjustable button waistband and permanent pressed pleats for a sharp, refined look.

Lululemon ABC Slim-Fit Trouser Warpstreme

All my previous golf pants have now been replaced by Lululemon’s ABC Slim-Fit Trouser Warpstreme. For those who need bigger waist sizes, this fit is wonderfully slimming, but not tight anywhere on the legs. The Warpstreme fabric is stretchy and breathable, perfect for the summer, but it’s never felt too cold trying to play with these in the winter months. You’ll almost always find a deal on Lulu’s website. These run true to size. —Connor Federico

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ABC Slim-Fit Trouser 32L Warpstreme

Pro-approved by Min Woo Lee, from work day to weekend, these trousers never look out of place.

Flint and Tender 365 5-Pocket

The 365 5-Pocket Pant from Flint and Tender, my go-to pants, can be worn on the golf course. And they can be worn off the golf course. And they can be worn at work. And they can be worn away from work. I also like the color options and the fit. But their flexibility sets them apart. —Nick Piastowski

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Flint and Tinder 365 5-Pocket Pant

An all-time best seller, the 365 5-Pocket Pant is cut like a jean and stretches like a performance pant.

DU/ER NuStretch High Rise Trouser

DU/ER first got on my radar when a colleague mentioned how much he liked their men’s styles. So when I passed the DU/ER booth at this year’s PGA Show, I was intrigued! After taking home a sample from the ladies’ line, I now see what all the fuss is about. High-rise, flattering fit? Check. Trendy wide leg? Check. Stretchy, yet elegant? Check. Suitable for both work and play? Check, check, check! —Jessica Marksbury

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DU/ER NuStretch High Rise Trouser

A high rise wide-leg trouser that combines a slim fit through the hip with extra thigh room that extends to a wider leg for a full-length style. Ideal for both work and travel.

Lululemon ABC Slim-Fit Trouser

I was reluctant to spend the money on Lululemon pants for years, but then I finally did and haven’t looked back. At first I wore them just for work or casually, but I recently started wearing them on the golf course too. Comfortable. Stretchy. And they look professional enough to wear to the nicest clubs. A must-buy. —Josh Berhow

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Lululemon ABC Slim-Fit Trouser 30L Stretch Cotton VersaTwill

These slim-fit trousers deliver all-day comfort with an elevated look.

Under Armour UA Drive

Under Armour has severely underrated pants. Because I’ve got little legs (insert the meme) I have to get my pants tailored so I don’t step on them and the employees at the suit shop that I visit thought they were dress pants. The second time I walked in there, two of them were wearing Under Armour golf pants at work. Plus, they are a great combination of stretchy and breathable. They’re the only pants I’ll wear when working Tour events. —Jake Morrow

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Under Armour UA Drive

These golf pants are all about one thing: letting you move the way you need to on the course. They’re built with a high-performance, mobile fabric, and a streamlined fit to reduce drag on every swing.

WWE NXT Halloween Havoc takes place tonight, October 25, and the latest betting odds from BetOnline.ag offer a look at who the oddsmakers expect to walk away with championship gold.

In the NXT Championship match, Ricky Saints is heavily favored to retain his title. With odds at -1500, Saints is seen as a dominant favorite over Trick Williams, who enters the match as a +600 underdog. Despite Trickâ€s recent surge in popularity and momentum, the odds suggest his chances of dethroning Saints are slim.

The NXT North American Championship match is far more balanced. Ethan Page is listed as a slight favorite at -135, while El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. sits at -105. This narrow margin indicates a closely contested matchup with no clear frontrunner heading into the event.

For the NXT Tag Team Championship, the legendary Hardy Boyz are expected to retain their titles. The duo is favored at -500 against the challengers DarkState, who are +300 underdogs. With experience and championship pedigree on their side, the Hardy Boyz appear poised to extend their title reign.

In the womenâ€s division, Jacy Jayne is favored to successfully defend her NXT Womenâ€s Championship against Tatum Paxley. Jayne enters with -450 odds, while Paxley is set at +275 despite a recent upward trajectory in NXT.

The card will also feature appearances by NXT standouts Zaria, Blake Monroe, Jeâ€Von Evans, and Leon Slater. Halloween Havoc is shaping up to deliver a night of high-stakes action across the board.

Ringside News will be providing live play-by-play coverage of tonightâ€s show over in our WWE NXT Halloween Havoc coverage hub.

Who do you think will pull off the biggest upset tonight? Share your predictions in the comments below.

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Part of the draft process for fantasy managers is to identify their “guys,†players they may be higher on than the consensus.

With that in mind, Rotoworld basketball staffers Cole Huff, Noah Rubin, Raphielle Johnson and Zak Hanshew have decided to identify their guys, picking two players each that theyâ€re high on for the 2025-26 season.

Weâ€ll be doing a similar exercise with players weâ€re fading this season, so stay tuned.

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🀠Cole Huffâ€s picks: C Myles Turner (Milwaukee Bucks) and F Zion Williamson (New Orleans Pelicans)

In his 11th NBA season, Turner will be playing for an organization that isnâ€t the Indiana Pacers for the first time in his career. While he thrived as a floor-spacing center alongside Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam in the Pacers†recent deep postseason run, those same opportunities to flourish should present themselves with Giannis Antetokounmpo consistently attracting multiple defenders and finding open shooters. Heâ€ll essentially play the Brook Lopez role for the Bucks this year. With his sustained abilities to shoot near 50.0 percent from the field, make threes on high volume, and consistently erase shots at the rim, I think Turner will perform even better than where heâ€s being projected as a top 45-50 fantasy player in nine-category leagues.

As for Zion, this isnâ€t so much about me buying into his physical transformation during training camp as it is about me understanding that heâ€s an elite talent when heâ€s on the court, regardless. The former first-overall pick saw his points, rebounds, assists, blocks and steals per game all increase from the 2023-24 season to the 2024-25 campaign, despite averaging fewer than 30.0 minutes for the first time since his rookie season. Iâ€d expect the numbers to climb once again as Williamson presumably logs more minutes per game than he did a season ago, which leaves me incredibly optimistic on how high he could rank come seasonâ€s end, if healthy. There has to be some good injury luck at some point, right?

🀠Noah Rubinâ€s picks: F Ausar Thompson (Detroit Pistons) and G Brandin Podziemski (Golden State Warriors)

Iâ€m all aboard the hype train for an Ausar breakout season. Last year, we enjoyed his brother Amen Thompsonâ€s breakout, and when comparing the twins†per-possession stats, Amen got the slight edge in most categories, but Ausar was a much better source of steals. The difference is that Ausar only played 22.5 minutes per game, while Amen got 32.3. Ausar is now locked in as a starter and should see a bump in minutes. Foul trouble was an issue for him last season, which could be a frustrating factor at times, but I think his production when he is on the floor will outweigh that. The shot will likely continue to be an issue, but he does more than enough as a defender, passer and cutter to compensate for it.

Podziemski was in and out of the starting lineup early last season and struggled to find his footing while battling injuries. However, he became a fixture of the starting unit in February and averaged 15.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.1 steals and 2.7 three-pointers per game over the rest of the season. Golden State took a while to fill out the rest of the roster, but they didnâ€t add anyone who should impact Podzâ€s place in the rotation. The Warriors have a ton of old guys on their roster, so the spry 22-year-old should be relied on often to help keep the veterans fresh.

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🀠Raphielle Johnsonâ€s picks: F Franz Wagner (Orlando Magic) and F OG Anunoby (New York Knicks)

While Magic forward Paolo Banchero has been tabbed by many as a breakout candidate this season, I think thereâ€s a better fantasy option on his teamâ€s roster. That would be Wagner, who offered top-40 per-game value in eight- and nine-cat formats last season. In 60 games, he averaged 24.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.7 three-pointers, posting career-high marks in each category. If thereâ€s a concern regarding Wagner, who shot 46.3 percent from the field and 87.1 percent from the foul line, itâ€s the three-point shooting. He only made 29.5 percent of his attempts last season and has shot below 30 percent each of the last two years. However, three-point percentage isnâ€t a scoring category in default fantasy leagues, so thereâ€s no need to lose sleep over this.

Anunoby is my other choice, due mainly to the change that brought in Mike Brown to serve as the Knicks†new head coach. In Brownâ€s two full seasons in Sacramento, the Kings were ranked in the top half of the NBA in offensive rating and pace, leading the league in the former category in 2022-23. While the Knicks were fifth in offensive rating last season, they were 26th in pace. Brown has vowed to speed things up, which may benefit a wing like Anunoby. A top-40 fantasy player last season, he averaged 18.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.5 steals, 0.9 blocks and 2.3 three-pointers in 74 appearances. If Brown successfully combined a faster pace with allowing his wings to make more plays on the ball, Anunoby should exceed his Yahoo! ADP (66.1) easily.

🀠Zak Hanshewâ€s picks: G Cam Thomas (Brooklyn Nets) and G/F Kyshawn George (Washington Wizards)

Come on, whatâ€s not to like about Cam Thomas? Over the final 18 games of the 2023-24 season, he broke out with averages of 26.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.7 triples on 45/37/89 shooting splits. He got off to a blistering start in 2024-25 before injuries derailed a promising season. Coming off a shortened campaign in which he averaged 24 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 2.7 triples, Thomas will look to continue his ascension. After lengthy contract negotiations, he ultimately took a qualifying offer from Brooklyn, so heâ€ll be playing for pride and a new contract. Expect a monster season from a guy still looking to prove that heâ€s more than just “empty stats.†Heâ€s my favorite fantasy player for the 2025-26 campaign, and Iâ€ll be looking to roster him wherever I can.

As for George, he played solid rotation minutes for Washington as a rookie, logging 26.5 per night and starting 38 of 68 appearances. He took only eight shots a night, but 5.2 came from beyond the arc, highlighting his love of the deep ball. At 6-foot-9, George can play on the wing and at either forward position, and heâ€s equally versatile on the defensive end. His stats got a noticeable bump in games where he played at least 30 minutes, and he could see plenty of those this season. The former Miami Hurricane could open the season as a starter due to Bilal Coulibalyâ€s thumb injury, but even as a reserve, George should be one of the first guys off the bench. He can provide meaningful stats in several categories, and improvements in shooting percentages would be huge for his fantasy value.

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I’m a sunglasses guy when I’m out on the course. I wasn’t always this way, but as I’ve gotten older, I’ve become more and more keen on protecting my eyes. If I were as vigilant about skin protection as I am about eye protection, I’d never get another sunburn in my life. Alas, none of us are perfect.

The problem I’ve had in this endeavor is that I’ve never quite been able to find the right pair of sunnies for the course. The glasses I wear on an everyday basis aren’t perfect for the links, and I’ve never looked quite right in the sporty pairs made strictly for golf. For much of my adult life, I’ve been making style concessions with my sunglasses.

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Until now.

Towards the end of the summer, I got my hands on a pair of the ROKA Oslo sunglasses, and they’ve become my go-tos on — and off — the course. No matter if I’m kitted out for a day on the links or heading out for a day in the park, these glasses look great.

Not only are these glasses stylish, but they’re functional, too. With ROKA’s patented Geko pads, the glasses stay in place even when you’re on the move — or swinging out of your shoes on the tee box. Best of all, with a variety of tinted lenses, you can pick the perfect lens for admiring your birdie putts drop into the hole.

Check them out below.

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ROKA Oslo Sunglasses

Our latest iteration of Oslo features upgraded hinges, temples, and GEKO™ grip placement. All to create a better fit and feel for when you start moving. Named after the Norwegian capital city of Oslo, this frame is built to blend refined design aesthetics with powerful performance features. With a round style and classic look, it shifts easily from bike commute to everyday essential in the blink of an eye.

Up seven points, 11.5-4.5, Europe unsurprisingly enters Sunday singles as the heavy betting favorite to win the 45th Ryder Cup.

According to DraftKings Sportsbook, Europe is -4000 to win outright while the U.S. is listed at +6000. Needing only two-and-a-half points to retain the Cup, the Europeans are -10000 to accomplish at least that.

Here are the odds for each of the 12 singles matches (U.S. players listed first):

12:02 p.m.: Cameron Young (-145) vs. Justin Rose (+105)
12:13 p.m.: Justin Thomas (+115) vs. Tommy Fleetwood (-155)
12:24 p.m.: Bryson DeChambeau (-170) vs. Matt Fitzpatrick (+125)
12:35 p.m.: Scottie Scheffler (-145) vs. Rory McIlroy (+110)
12:46 p.m.: Patrick Cantlay (-130) vs. Ludvig Ã…berg (-105)
12:57 p.m.: Xander Schauffele (+125) vs. Jon Rahm (-170)
1:08 p.m.: J.J. Spaun (-145) vs. Sepp Straka (+105)
1:19 p.m.: Russell Henley (-145) vs. Shane Lowry (+105)
1:30 p.m.: Ben Griffin (-145) vs. Rasmus Hojgaard (+105)
1:41 p.m.: Collin Morikawa (+100) vs. Tyrrell Hatton (-135)
1:52 p.m.: Sam Burns (-115) vs. Robert MacIntyre (-115)
2:03 p.m.: Harris English vs. Viktor Hovland*

*odds not listed as Hovland is questionable to compete because of a neck injury

What stands out? Though the Europeans are likely to win on Sunday, it’s worth noting that the Americans are favored or co-favored in eight of the 11 matches with odds.

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The MLB playoffs are just around the corner and shaping up to be a wide-open affair. For the second consecutive season, there is not a single team on pace to win 100 or more games. That means there is plenty of parity across the majors, which is bound to carry over to October.

With that in mind, we asked 19 baseball players, executives and scouts: Who is the team to beat in the National League? And who is the team to beat in the American League?

There was little uniformity to their answers, though most agreed on one thing: a sleeper team that people in both leagues agreed could make a run in October. Here’s how those in the game view the upcoming postseason.

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The NL’s team to beat is …

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(Phillies, 5; Dodgers, 4; Padres, 2; Mets, 1)

Voting was as tight as you might imagine, considering the Brewers are mixed in with the defending champion Dodgers and high-priced Phillies. Those teams dominated our poll, leaving few votes for anyone else.

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All three teams can slug their way to the World Series, but the Dodgers have a distinct advantage in the power game, outhomering both Philadelphia and Milwaukee by a wide margin this regular season. However, Philly employs easily the best closer of the three — a crucial element that could help finish off those tight October games.

Still, it was the Brewers who won our poll because they’ve played at such a high level in allareas while also possessing a deep and healthy starting staff.

Why the Brewers

NL player:“They seem like a team that has a really solid plan and cohesive approach. And they seem like they’re on the same page. I just like how they play. And they’ve done it all year; why can’t they keep it going?”

NL scout:“They still have to figure out the back end of their pen, but in a short series, they have the luxury of sending one of their good starters to the bullpen. And they might just run into enough home runs to keep pace in October.”

NL exec:“Getting the bye will be huge for them. They’ve been knocked out in those short series several times; this will let them breathe a bit. Plus, their starting staff is so good. If I’m Milwaukee, I want the longer series.”

Biggest threats to Brewers

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Philadelphia Phillies

NL player:“It’s simple for me. They still have good pitching, and they’ve been there before. Playoffs are about home runs, and they can hit them.”

NL player:“Their lineup is a little top-heavy, but they have enough at the bottom that can do the job. If those guys show up, then that lineup is really good. Their pen is incredible with [Jhoan] Duran.”

NL exec:“It’s their last hurrah, right? They have older players, some of whom will be free agents at the end of the season. I just can’t see [Bryce] Harper going his career without a ring, and this is their best chance, even without [Zack] Wheeler.”

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Los Angeles Dodgers

NL player:“When we played them, they didn’t have a good series, but they seem to turn it on when they need to. That’s the sign of a champion. I think their offense will have a big October and lead them like it did last year.”

NL exec:“Talent will win out, and they have the potential for healthiest pitching staff all year in October.”

If not Milwaukee, Philadelphia or Los Angeles, then who?

Truth be told, these insiders responded before the latest Mets free fall became so dramatic — New York was on an eight-game losing streak that ended with an extra-innings win over Texas on Sunday. But, hey, anyone can get hot at the right time, right? The Mets proved that last year. But they have to prove they can even get into the October party before they can think about making a deep run.

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The Padres are hard to figure out, but that doesn’t make them less dangerous than any other contender. Some days, their offense goes into hibernation, but they can shut anyone down in the late innings. Their bullpen is that good and could take them far despite the loss of Jason Adam.

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San Diego Padres

NL player:“I like San Diego. They’re hungry. They made all the right deadline moves. And they have the experience of getting close but not going all the way.”

NL exec:“There’s a lot to like about San Diego, but they can stillbe pitched to even with their deadline additions. It’s like they disappear sometimes. If they survive a wild-card round and get some home games, Petco [Park]’s energy could wake them up. Still a great bullpen.”

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New York Mets

NL player:“The Mets are really good. I know they’ve struggled, but I’m banking on them getting hot like they did last postseason. Sometimes you get your worst baseball behind you, then find your groove. I like the Mets to do that.”

NL scout:“Their lineup 1-9 has to carry them. I’m not sure how they’ll piece it together on the mound, but sometimes you find rookie magic in an arm or two. If two of [Nolan] McLean, [Jonah] Tong and [Brandon] Sproat can come through, why not the Mets?

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The AL’s team to beat is …

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(Tigers, 5; Yankees, 3; Red Sox, 3; Astros, 2)

The voting was even tighter in the AL than in the NL — four teams received three or more votes — but it was the Blue Jays who edged out the competition with just one more vote than Detroit.

Home-field advantage could make the difference for the AL’s top two teams, both of whom dominate at home but hover around .500 on the road. The Tigers play so well at Comerica Park, where they are able to run rampant on the bases and go first to third on teams. And, of course, they feature Tarik Skubal at the top of their rotation. Meanwhile, the Blue Jays can get the newly renovated Rogers Centre rocking as hard as any stadium in the majors. That top seed in the AL is up for grabs down the stretch — and one of these two teams is highly likely to get it.

Why the Blue Jays

AL player:“They’re one of the most rounded teams in the AL. They have some experience, especially in the rotation, and have a little bit of everything in the lineup. That’s tough to contend with in a series. I just think they have the most complete team.”

AL scout:“As good as [Bo] Bichette, Vlad [Guerrero Jr.] and [George] Springer have been, it’s the contributions from guys from the left side of the plate like [Nathan] Lukes and [Addison] Barger which make Toronto really dangerous. They have some balance, which has eluded them.”

AL exec:“I love their team, but I question their bullpen. It hasn’t been very stout in the second half. Tommy Nance might be a guy to lean on.”

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AL player: “Detroit is high up on that list [of teams to beat]. They know how to win. That’s the biggest thing. They proved that last offseason. And they’ve turned that park into a nice home-field advantage. I know they go first to third better than anyone. That’s a key, playing in that ballpark.”

AL scout:“Sometimes seeing a team play a lot you can get a more negative opinion than what their record is, and sometimes it can be a more positive opinion than their record. With the Tigers, it’s the latter. And they already have a pretty good record.”

AL exec:“I’ve tried to fill out playoff rotations without a true ace. It’s reallytough. So having Tarik Skubal makes all the difference for me. Unless he runs out of gas, Detroit is my pick.”

If not Toronto or Detroit, then who?

A case can be made for any of the wild-card entrants — depending on where Houston finishes, as it remains in a tight division battle with Seattle — to pull off an October upset with big-game experience oozing from the Astros and Yankees lineups. New York can also slug, of course, while the return of Yordan Alvarez makes Houston’s offense ever so dangerous again.

The Red Sox, on the other hand, have made the postseason only once (2021) since winning the World Series in 2018. However, they feature a balanced lineup with playoff leadership in the form of Alex Bregman. Plus, Aroldis Chapman is about as good as it gets on the closer front.

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New York Yankees

AL exec:“I think their bullpen will get hot, and [they] have enough power bats to get through a weaker field in the AL.”

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Boston Red Sox

AL player: “It’s the Red Sox. They are playing good baseball. They have formidable pitching starting with [Garrett] Crochet and their lineup is cohesive and looks like they have a good time together. They know how to win with Bregman there.”

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Houston Astros

AL player:“Everyone is forgetting that Yordan Alvarez missed most of the season. He’s a difference-maker. And when we played them, Framber Valdez and Hunter Brown were as good as any two pitchers. Houston is my pick.”

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Everyone’sOctober sleeper pick: Seattle Mariners

Until recently, the Mariners hadn’t shown the league their best hand, ending up in the sleeper category because of it. Those we spoke to said Seattle simply has more upside available to it than any other team.

AL player:“A team that can get really hot that isn’t playing its best baseball is Seattle. That pitching staff is legit. [Cal] Raleigh hit 50 [home runs] but they have other guys that are built for that moment — the spotlight moment. Randy Arozarena and [Eugenio] Suarez are two of them. They’re built to win late.”

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NL player:“It’s one of those lineups where everyone is waiting for them to put it all together. Their rotation is very talented, and they have one of the best closers in the league. I think they’re one of those teams that, if they get hot at the right time, no one can beat them.”

AL exec:“Seattle has one of its best teams we’ve seen there in years. If there is a real sleeper in this entire playoff field, it’s the Seattle Mariners.”

AL exec:“Seattle is my ‘surprise’ team. I think a bad year for pitching in Seattle could get flipped on its head in the postseason with their starters picking it up.”

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