Hey batter batter, swing!

Pass the cracker jacks because co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Lauren Tuiskula are previewing the 120th World Series on today’s episode of The GIST of It. Before the LA Dodgers and NY Yankees literally step up to the plate, the gals will fill you in on the storied history between these two powerhouse teams, plus the top players to watch on both sides of the bat.

And in part two, El and Laur shift gears from the baseball diamond to the racetrack, providing an all-inclusive update on the latest Formula 1 standings ahead of this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix. Vroom vroom, and away they go.

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Time to ball out!

Even though the WNBA capped their season on Sunday, the best women’s hoopers in the world are still dominating headlines, announcing their decision to opt out of their current collective bargaining agreement yesterday. The news was expected but, damn, the WNBPA moves quickly.

Then, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz will break down everything you need to know ahead of the NBA’s 79th season, which tips off tonight.

From the Boston Celtics’ shot at back-to-back championships to the family ties binding the LA Lakers to the trades impacting the league, consider this your one-stop shop for everything shaping this season’s NBA action. Hoop yeah.

A big thank you to Aflac for partnering with us on today’s episode! Add Aflac to your team to close the insurance gap today. Learn more at aflac.com/thegist.

Hoop, there she is!

Amid the ongoing WNBA Finals, today’s episode of The GIST of It is extra-hooptastic — WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes joins The GIST’s Associate Managing Editor Lauren Tuiskula for a wide ranging conversation on the league’s recent growth, Swoopes’ top takeaways from this Finals series so far, and even her prediction as to who will win it all. Trust us — you don’t want to miss this.

A big thank you to our friends at Aflac for powering today’s episode! Just like The GIST tackles the gap in women’s sports coverage, Aflac closes the gap that health insurance leaves behind. Learn more at aflac.com/thegist.