Game 5 of the 2026 World Series pits the Tampa Bay Rays against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 8:00 PM ET on FOX (also FOX Deportes). After a dramatic 12th‑inning comeback win on Tuesday, the Rays look to force a Game 6, while the Brewers—bolstered by Christian Yelich, Jackson Chourio, William Contreras and starter Jacob Misiorowski— aim for their first championship. Key hitters for Tampa Bay include Junior Caminero, Yandy Díaz and Chandler Simpson. Fans can stream the showdown live via Fubo or DIRECTV (free trials available).
Rays right‑hander Griffin Jax says he’s ready to pitch Game 5 of the World Series if needed, despite having thrown four innings in Tuesday’s 4-3, 12‑inning win over the Brewers. The 31‑year‑old struck out six and allowed two earned runs, helping Tampa Bay stave off elimination and snap a 12‑year drought for a World Series win at Tropicana Field. With starter Drew Rasmussen on three‑day rest and Nick Martinez already used in relief, Jax could serve as a surprise arm, though the team hasn’t confirmed his role. Milwaukee will counter with Jacob Misiorowski at 8 p.m. ET on Fox.
Brewers manager Pat Murphy faces the pressure of a potential first franchise World Series title as Milwaukee leads the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1. Speaking before Game 5, Murphy explains his mental routine, emphasizing self‑talk, focusing on duty over ego, and putting baseball stress in perspective with life‑saving jobs. He stresses that if you dislike pressure, you should choose a different career, and reminds himself that the role is a service. The Brewers tip off the Rays at 8 PM ET Wednesday for Game 5, aiming to clinch the championship.
After a 12th‑inning walk‑off loss to the Rays (4‑3) in Game 4, the Milwaukee Brewers keep a calm clubhouse, says reporter Sophia Minnaert. Despite the gut‑punch that ended an eight‑game winning streak, players treat the setback as just another challenge, reminding fans they “signed up for this.” The Brewers still lead the World Series 3‑1, with Jacob Misiorowski slated to start Game 5 on Wednesday at Tropicana Field. A win clinches their first championship; a loss pushes the series back to Milwaukee for Game 6.
Game 5 of the 2026 World Series pits Milwaukee’s young ace Jacob Misiorowski against Tampa Bay’s Drew Rasmussen. Misiorowski, who threw 78 pitches in Game 1 and 89 in Game 2, is on a short leash after a five‑inning, one‑run effort, while Rasmussen returns on just three days’ rest after a rough 3 2/3‑inning start. Both pitchers have logged career‑high innings this postseason, raising stamina concerns. Milwaukee sticks with its Game 4 lineup, swapping Sal Frelick for Garrett Mitchell, and relies on a rested bullpen featuring JoJo Romero and Trevor Megill. The Rays’ bullpen is similarly taxed, with questions about Nick Martinez and Junior Caminero’s health. First pitch is at 7:08 p.m. on Fox.
The Brewers hold a 3-1 lead in the 2026 World Series as they face the Rays in Game 5 on Oct. 28 at 8 PM ET. Jacob Misiorowski, the ace with a 1.80 ERA and 252 strikeouts, will start for Milwaukee, while Tampa Bay counters with Drew Rasmussen on short rest. The game streams live on FOX (or FOX Deportes) and can be watched for free via trial offers on Fubo or DIRECTV, though regional restrictions apply. After a dramatic Game 4 walk‑off win by the Rays, the Brewers aim to clinch their first championship.
Before Game 5 of the World Series, 22‑year‑old Brewers rookie shortstop Cooper Pratt meets Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. at Tropicana Field, where Griffey signs a baseball for him. Pratt comes off a historic Game 4, logging four hits—including a 396‑foot, go‑ahead 12th‑inning homer that made him the first rookie to collect four hits in a potential championship‑clinching game. The Brewers lead the series 3‑1 but fell 4‑3 after the Rays rallied in the bottom of the inning. Jacob Misiorowski pitches Game 5 as Milwaukee eyes its first title.
The Milwaukee Brewers host the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5 of the 2026 World Series at American Family Field, holding a 3-1 series lead. A win clinches the Brewers' first franchise championship, ending the drought for both clubs that have never won the title. If the game stays tied after nine innings, extra innings will decide the outcome—no ghost runner rule applies. A Rays victory sends the series to Game 6 in St. Petersburg, keeping their hopes alive and forcing Milwaukee to defend a shrinking 3-2 lead. No team has ever rallied from a 3‑0 deficit, so the stakes are historic.
All-Star catcher William Contreras remains central to the Brewers’ World Series push, yet his future in Milwaukee is uncertain. After rejecting a three‑year extension offered in 2025, Contreras signed a one‑year, $9.4 million deal for 2026 and delivered a career‑high 94 RBIs, a Silver Slugger‑level season and a postseason slash above .380/.1000. The club now holds his rights through 2027 and must decide whether to trigger a $14.5 million option or let arbitration decide his next contract. With the Brewers eyeing a 2027 roster overhaul, his status is a key offseason storyline.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts praises the 2026 Milwaukee Brewers after they sweep the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS and move within one win of the franchise's first World Series. In an ESPN Podcast interview with Buster Olney, Roberts quips that while the Dodgers were “hungry,” the Brewers were “starving,” highlighting their relentless play and clutch performances that left LA outmatched. Milwaukee now leads the World Series 3‑1 over the Tampa Bay Rays and can clinch the title in Game 5 on Wednesday at 8 PM ET.
Dodgers owner Mark Walter quashes rumors he might sell the franchise, stressing his commitment to keep the club and chase championships for the next decade. Speaking with the California Post after the Dodgers’ NLCS sweep by the Milwaukee Brewers, Walter clarified that his recent sale of the Los Angeles Lakers has no bearing on the Dodgers, where he holds about 27% after the 2012 $2.15 billion purchase. Despite a federal probe into his other businesses and recent divestments from the Lakers, Chelsea and possibly the Sparks, he says the team stays under the same ownership and aims for continued success.
The 2026 World Series sees the Brewers dominating early, jumping to a 3-0 lead thanks to Cooper Pratt’s 12th‑inning solo homer at American Family Field. Yet the Rays reignited the series when Junior Caminero’s error‑filled run and Jonny DeLuca’s single sparked a comeback, tying Game 4 and forcing a Game 5. While history shows only the 2004 Red Sox have ever erased a 3‑0 deficit in a best‑of‑seven, the article highlights the slim odds and parallels rare sports upsets, from March Madness 16‑seed wins to the Cubs’ 1969 collapse. Brewers remain favorites, but the Rays’ rally keeps the Fall Classic intriguingly alive.
After a NLCS sweep by the Milwaukee Brewers, the Los Angeles Dodgers look to rebuild as ace left‑hander Tarik Skubal hits free agency. While The Athletic’s Jim Bowden cites the Dodgers as a natural fit, he surprisingly adds the Chicago White Sox to Skubal’s shortlist. The Sox, rebounding from a 41‑121 season to an 84‑78 Wild Card berth and a brief ALDS lead, now seek an ace to solidify a rotation already featuring prospects Sean Burke and Davis Martin. General Manager Chris Getz and manager Will Venable must decide if owner Jerry Reinsdorf will approve what could become the franchise’s—and possibly the league’s—largest pitcher contract.
The Tampa Bay Rays will start Drew Rasmussen in Wednesday's Game 5, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, as the team tries to move another step closer to pulling off the rare reverse-sweep following Tuesday night's 12th-inning victory.
Dustin May and JoJo Romero handled the first third of Game 4 for the Brewers, but despite their strong efforts, both former Cardinals are still waiting to celebrate a World Series title.
With the Brewers one win away from their first World Series title, the article argues that the current small‑market showdown – Milwaukee (19th payroll at $146 M) vs. Tampa Bay (28th at $95 M) – underscores the need for a baseball salary cap and floor. It highlights how only three teams since 2000 have won the World Series from outside the top‑15 payrolls, notes the stark contrast between the Dodgers’ $412 M payroll and Cleveland’s $74 M, and points to other sports where caps promote parity. The piece warns that a single small‑market triumph won’t fix systemic inequality without structural change.
Broadcaster John Smoltz sparks controversy by questioning Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras’ decision to challenge a pitch in Game 3 of the World Series, when the Brewers lead 2‑0 over the Tampa Bay Rays. Contreras overturns the call, prompting fan backlash against Smoltz’s timing critique. The Hall of Famer later softens his stance on MLB Network, mistakenly referencing a 10‑0 scenario. Meanwhile, Contreras continues to shine with strong defense, successful ABS challenges, and clutch hitting, keeping him in the conversation for World Series MVP as the series heads toward Game 5 on Wednesday.
After the Tampa Bay Rays edged the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in 12 innings to win Game 4 of the World Series, left‑hander Drew Rasmussen says he feels “great” and assumes he’ll be on the mound for Game 5. Rasmussen, who struggled in his Game 2 outing (3.2 innings, three earned runs, six hits), is now “smoking hot,” according to ESPN’s Jorge Castillo. The Rays, hoping to win four straight, are weighing whether to give Rasmussen another start as the series heads to Wednesday.
The Brewers didn't use Jacob Misiorowski with a chance to sweep the Rays, but that might be for the best.
The Brewers lost Game 4 of the World Series 4‑3 to the Tampa Bay Rays in the 12th inning after Cooper Pratt’s homer gave them a lead. Former MLB player Trevor Plouffe says manager Pat Murphy should have called on Cy Young‑winner Jacob Misiorowski to close the game, arguing the ace was ready in the bullpen. Misiorowski instead starts Game 5 on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET in Tampa, as Milwaukee seeks to finish the series on the road.
During the 2026 World Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays, Playboy sparked controversy with an Instagram post that shows a model’s exposed buttocks while she holds a bat in a Playboy jersey. The image, which has amassed over 6 million views, has reignited debate over Meta’s inconsistent enforcement of its nudity policy, with critics claiming legacy brands like Playboy are treated more leniently than individual creators. The post underscores ongoing tension between sports promotion and social‑media censorship.
The Rays force a Game 5 in the World Series with a 4-3, 12th‑inning win, narrowing the Brewers’ 3-0 series lead. Former Tampa Bay players—including Dodgers ace Tyler Glasnow, Zach Eflin, Pete Fairbanks, Chris Archer, Evan Longoria, Carlos Peña and Carl Crawford—filled the stands at Tropicana Field, sparking mixed reactions on social media. Fans praised the attendance as a testament to the Rays’ player treatment, while the Brewers, fresh off a NLCS sweep of the Dodgers, brace for a decisive Game 5 that could secure Milwaukee’s first title. Can Tampa Bay become the first team to rally from a 0‑3 deficit?
Game 5 of the 2026 World Series pits the Tampa Bay Rays against the Milwaukee Brewers after a grueling 12‑inning win for the Rays in Game 4. Manager Kevin Cash faces a thin pitching roster – Nick Martinez may be limited after two scoreless relief innings, leaving Aaron Cleavinger and Steven Matz as the most rested options, with Drew Rasmussen and Freddy Peralta possible emergency starters. Milwaukee will turn to Cy Young hopeful Jacob Misiorowski, whose postseason velocity and strikeout rates have dipped. The Rays’ offense struggles at .195/.236/.256 and 3.5 runs per game, while an injury to junior infielder Junior Caminero adds lineup uncertainty.
Milwaukee’s 24‑year‑old ace Jacob Misiorowski takes the mound in World Series Game 5 against the Tampa Bay Rays on Oct. 28, 2026—a first for the right‑hander as it’s his inaugural non‑opening‑game start in the postseason. The Brewers lead the series 3‑1 after the Rays’ 4‑3, 12‑inning win Tuesday, and Misiorowski, who earned a 1‑0 record with a 2.70 ERA and 14 strikeouts in 13⅓ innings this postseason, could clinch Milwaukee’s first championship. He pitches on four days’ rest after a regular‑season 16‑5 record, 1.80 ERA and 252 strikeouts.
The Brewers were 3 outs away from their first-ever World Series title, but now need to record another 27, at least, to win it all.