UFC 244 at MSG on Nov. 2. Nate Diaz will face Jorge Masvidal for promoter Dana White’s brand new “Baddest Mother F—er” belt. White expects the new division to become “a huge fan favorite.” Undercard should be just as thrilling. Danny “Dimes” Jones battles Sam “The Ghost” Darnold for “Baddest QB in N.Y.” bragging rights. And depending on availability Felicity Huffman takes on Lori Loughlin for the right to be called “Baddest Mother.”

Stitches isn’t seeing ghosts but we have seen “cracks” in the foundation concerning Justin Verlander. Future Hall of Famer is 1-2, ERA 3.70 this postseason after allowing 10 runs over his last 17 innings against the Rays and Yankees. Expecting vintage Verlander in Game 2 but Stephen Strasburg has been untouchable during the Nats playoff run. He’s 3-0, 1.64 ERA with a strikeout/walk ratio of 33/1. His career postseason ERA of 1.10 currently ranks third all time behind only Sandy Koufax (0.95) and the “ghost” of Christy Mathewson. Taking the Nationals on Wednesday for 20 units.

Gerrit Cole picked Game 1 of the World Series to make his worst start of the year. The righty surrendered all five runs in the Nationals’ 5-4 win. Ryan Zimmerman and Juan Soto each deposited one of his pitches over the wall. Heavy loss has us at -995 swayzes.