On this week's edition of The Strike Zone podcast, SI for Kids editor and Indians fan Mark Bechtel joins Ted and Steve to talk about the World Series, including his thoughts on Cleveland's title drought, his predictions for the Series and how he feels as the Fall Classic shifts to Chicago.

On this week's edition of The Strike Zone podcast, Ted Keith and Stephen Cannella rate the pitching staffs of each division winner and who has the best chance of getting through October, then share their thoughts on the death of the Marlins' Jose Fernandez.

On this week's edition of The Strike Zone podcast, Ted Keith and Stephen Cannella break down the chaotic AL and NL wild-card races; debate whether Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez has done enough to be named AL Rookie of the Year over the Tigers' Michael Fulmer; and share their thoughts on the upcoming end of David Ortiz's terrific final season in baseball.

On this week's edition of The Strike Zone podcast, Rangers ace Cole Hamels joins the show to talk about his team's quest for a division title, the intra-Texas rivalry with the Astros and what it's like to touch Adrian Beltre's head. After that, Ted Keith and Stephen Cannella break down the wide-open races for the AL East and wild card, as well as discuss Rich Hill's aborted perfect game bid.