What happened: A White Sox-Dodgers World Series was floated Saturday as October play rolled on. The Dodgers led Atlanta 2-1 at the time, with the game still in progress.

Why it matters: The idea matters more once the postseason is live and every scoreboard update sharpens the pennant picture. A Dodgers push keeps Los Angeles in the middle of World Series conversations while Chicago stays in that October frame.

What to watch: Watch whether Los Angeles protects the 2-1 edge. Any White Sox-Dodgers World Series case depends on both sides still playing deeper into October.