As the calendar flips the page to October, it marks the beginning of an annual tradition that’s revered by generations young and old. No, it’s not the changing color of the leaves outside or hayrides through a pumpkin patch on a cool, crisp afternoon—it’s the Major League Baseball playoffs. Each year, ten of the sport’s best teams compete against one another for an opportunity at a World Series championship. Fans watching at the ballpark usually enjoy a box of....