Hilary Mantel wrote historical fiction about Oliver Cromwell, including Wolf Hall.

You got your Cromwells mixed up. The Wolf Hall series was about Thomas Cromwell, not Oliver. I'd add she didn't write only historical fiction.

I will spend the post-season cheering for my second favorite team, namely whoever is playing the Yankees.

100% agreement! Would add whoever is playing the Astros and the Dodgers as well.