What happened: Jon Morosi penned a preview for the National Baseball Hall of Fame's bi-monthly magazine celebrating the 2004 National League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and Cardinals. The 2004 pennant battle placed seven Hall of Famers on the same October stage.

Why it matters: The 2004 clash remains a benchmark series from Houston's National League tenure prior to the club's move to the American League. The former division foes now meet only in interleague matchups while the 2004 rosters anchor Cooperstown's modern era.

What to watch: The full piece runs in the National Baseball Hall of Fame's bi-monthly magazine during the 2026 MLB postseason.