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The Tampa Bay Rays are back in the World Series! After six years, Tampa Bay will be playing in the final series of the MLB season. They advanced by beating the Cleveland Guardians in six games in the American League Championship Series. Now, the Rays will take on the Milwaukee Brewers for the championship this […] The post Rays join Brewers in 2026 World Series after ALCS win vs. Guardians appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers are among the teams that still haven't won a World Series, and that drought will end soon.
The top teams in each league will be meeting with a title on the line.
The latest BCB After Dark post invites Cubs fans to a fire‑lit, free‑entry night in St. Petersburg, FL, featuring a live set by Philly Joe Jones and his sextet. The author revisits the recent poll on whether the Cubs should chase Japanese Triple‑Crown star Teruaki Sato—61% voted yes after the Hanshin Tigers announced his MLB posting. A photo from the ALCS Game 6 between the Rays and Guardians adds a baseball backdrop, while the writer also riffs on classic horror TV, highlighting the 1969 Night Gallery pilot starring Joan Crawford. The piece blends game updates, fan engagement, and pop‑culture chatter for night‑owls and Cubs supporters alike.
Will Smith’s six‑year World Series streak ends in 2026 because no player named Will Smith is on the Brewers or Rays. The article recounts the quirky coincidence of two MLB players sharing the name: catcher Will Smith of the Los Angeles Dodgers and left‑handed reliever Will Smith, who together helped win six consecutive championships from 2020‑25. Highlights include the Dodgers’ dramatic NLCS comeback on Oct. 16, 2020, when catcher Smith hit a three‑run homer off his namesake pitcher, and the catcher’s 11th‑inning, game‑winning blast in Game 7 of the 2025 World Series after catching all 73 innings. The piece lists each World Series title linked to the two Smiths.
The 2026 World Series pits the Milwaukee Brewers against the Tampa Bay Rays, each boasting the best regular‑season records in the NL and AL and poised to claim their first championship. Sportico argues this matchup is a financial outlier for MLB, highlighting how the contrasting markets, fan bases, and media reach of the two clubs amplify viewership and revenue potential far beyond typical series. The article dives into the economic stakes, advertising dollars, and broadcast strategies that make this Brewers‑Rays showdown uniquely lucrative for the league.
The following article " Brewers’ sweep of Dodgers finishes at LCS viewership high " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The Brewers and Dodgers produced a second-straight NLCS sweep, but the result was far different on the field -- and in the ratings -- than a year ago. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
With the Los Angeles Dodgers getting swept by the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS, the team heads into the winter looking to retool to get back to World Series contention. As the Dodgers enter a crucial offseason, this MLB insider would go over what the team needs to improve and a trade that could bring […] The post Insider reveals how Dodgers must upgrade after disappointing postseason exit appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Dodgers will not win a third straight World Series. The Dodgers were eliminated from the MLB Playoffs after being swept by the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS. The Brewers will be heading to the World Series for the first time since 1982. While the series went just four games, it set viewership […] The post Brewers’ sweeping of Dodgers sets new NLCS viewership record not seen in 11 years appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Fox says the NLCS attracted the highest per-game viewership of an LCS since 2015.
Milwaukee Brewers COO Rick Schlesinger recounts the origins of the ‘Timeless Ticket’ promotion, which began in 2015 after a post‑office trip sparked the idea of selling 1,000 special stubs modeled after forever stamps. The piece explores how the ticket’s perpetual validity has brought both excitement and frustration to fans ahead of the World Series, highlighting the unique fan‑engagement strategy that continues to shape Brewers’ branding.
The Milwaukee Brewers have clinched the NL pennant, sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-0 with wins of 2-1, 7-4 and 6-4, and await the AL champion for the World Series in Milwaukee next week. The ALCS remains undecided as the Cleveland Guardians lead the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1, with Games 6 and 7 scheduled for Oct. 19‑20 in Tampa. The World Series will start a week after the upcoming Friday, with Games 5‑7 slated for Oct. 28, 30 and 31 in Milwaukee. All postseason games are broadcast on Fox, FS1, TBS and DIRECTV.
The Twins’ offseason buzz is heating up as pitcher Griffin Jax (22) faces a potential Game 7 start for the Guardians, while Minnesota dismisses former pitching coach Pete Maki and hires former Rays Triple‑A pitching coach Brian Reith. Brooks Lee makes the Gold Glove finalist list, and several local writers preview 2027 prospects and predict the starting rotation. Across baseball, the Rays inch toward a World Series berth, the Brewers eye a matchup, and the Dodgers lament a NLCS sweep.
The Packers’ defense, led by coordinator Jonathan Gannon, shines after back‑to‑back wins over Chicago and Dallas. In a 23‑13 victory on September 24, Gannon’s aggressive zone blitzes forced multiple turnovers, including two first‑half interceptions, limiting Dak Prescott’s offense despite a full‑strength Cowboys lineup. The defense has now allowed 14 points or fewer in three straight games—the first such streak since 2016—while the offense, though plagued by drops and penalties, improved its third‑down conversion to 11‑of‑18, moving from 32nd to 25th rank. If the Packers tighten up execution, they could exceed a seventh‑seed playoff run.
The ALCS reaches a pivotal moment as the Tampa Bay Rays, buoyed by Drew Rasmussen’s clutch performance in Game 5, close in on a World Series berth against the Brewers. Meanwhile, Detroit celebrates Willie Horton’s 84th birthday and adds former catcher Martín Maldonado to its coaching staff, reuniting with A.J. Hinch. The post also previews Game 6, reviews the Dodgers’ NLCS sweep, and touches on a weak free‑agent pool and offseason moves.
For the first time in 44 years, the Milwaukee Brewers clinch a World Series berth on October 19, 2026, after a 3‑0 sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS. Over 16,000 fans packed American Family Field for a rain‑soaked watch‑party, cheering every pitch on the massive FOX broadcast screen. Key moments included William Contreras and Jake Bauers cutting the Dodgers’ lead, Garrett Mitchell’s sixth‑inning homer and David Hamilton’s ninth‑inning blast, with JoJo Romero and Aaron Ashby sealing the shutout win. Confetti rained as “2026 NATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONS” illuminated the ribbon boards, and the Brewers now await the ALDS winner (Cleveland or Tampa Bay) in Milwaukee on Oct. 23.
Tampa Bay has a 3-2 lead in the ALCS and is heading home to finish it off. It has been a very good series for both teams so far and is tough to see it end either way. Though both are probably getting steamrolled by Milwaukee. On to the links. Phillies news: MLB news:
The Tampa Bay Rays lead the ALCS 3-2 after clinching Game 5 in Cleveland and now head to Tropicana Field for a must‑win Game 6 against the Guardians, who are forced into a bullpen marathon after a postponed Game 4. Freddy Peralta starts for the Rays, while Cleveland opens with Shawn Armstrong as an opener, having used 21 reliever outs in the previous game. The post previews the matchup, offers a Game 5 recap, a report‑card for closer David Bednar, and features on Sandy Alomar Sr., Yankees long balls, and a Giancarlo Stanton home‑run milestone, plus a mailbag Q&A. The article also teases the Knicks’ season‑opening banner ceremony.
...o continúan el camino que han recorrido durante una década. The post Los Brewers se convierten en el héroe appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
The Brewers upset the Los Angeles Dodgers in the playoffs, reviving debate over a potential MLB salary‑cap and its impact on upcoming CBA talks. Analysts argue the result will fuel player‑union rhetoric but may not sway negotiations. Meanwhile, the Arizona Diamondbacks part ways with pitching coach Brian Kaplan while retaining hitting coach Joe Mather, sparking mixed opinions on the front office’s direction. The post also highlights a July 3, 2021 Banana Ball showdown between the Savannah Bananas and Catawba Valley Stars, illustrating the sport’s off‑beat events.
It’s a pivotal game 5 in Cleveland. Here are the Rays starters. Here are the Guardians starters. Who are you rooting for to take on the Brewers?
After two shoulder surgeries in three years, Brewers ace Brandon Woodruff avoided a third operation and began a rapid five‑week throwing program that could see him back for the World Series. With the Brewers clinching a berth for the first time in 44 years, manager Pat Murphy faces a dilemma: risk the veteran who hasn’t pitched since July 4 in the championship game or stick with unused postseason arms. Woodruff threw a 31‑pitch high‑intensity bullpen session in Los Angeles, showing good stuff, and both the pitcher and the organization are eager for a storybook return. The article weighs the odds and potential impact of his possible World Series debut.
Stephen A. Smith rejected fatigue as an excuse for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday’s episode of ESPN’s First Take, one morning after the Milwaukee Brewers finished a four-game sweep of the two-time defending champions in the National League Championship Series. Milwaukee won Game 4 6-4 at Dodger Stadium on Thursday night after trailing 4-0 [...]
The Tampa Bay Rays have evened up the series thanks to a fantastic performance from Nick Martinez and the offensive big three coming alive. Now the Guardians and Rays will basically play a best of three series to determines who will take the American League pennant and move on to face the Milwaukee Brewers in […]
Matt LaFleur walked into his Friday press conference wearing a Milwaukee Brewers hat. The Green Bay Packers coach was there to talk about Sunday night’s game against the Dallas Cowboys, but he started with baseball. The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 on Thursday night at Dodger Stadium to finish a four-game sweep [...]