The National League representative will get home field advantage for the first time since 1996 in this year’s World Series final.

The National League representatives won the mid-season All-Star game and improved the chances of Atlanta Braves and others from that half of the divide come playoff time.

The Braves – whose catcher Brian McCann was MVP in the 3-1 All-Star win - were the shortest priced of the National League sides after the mid-season break, with oddsmakers quoting 5/2 (3.50) for Atlanta to represent the National League and 8/1 (9.00) to win the World Series.

Holders New York Yankees is 5/2 (3.50) favoured with Tampa Bay Rays 7/1 (8.00) second best.

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