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On the newest Rays Your Voice, I break down the Rays’ pennant-clinching game 6 win over the Guardians, and what the atmosphere was like inside Tropicana Field. About halfway through the episode, I am joined by Danny Russell to preview the World Series matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers. Stay tuned for instant reaction podcasts after […]
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski revealed an appropriate Pokémon comparison when the topic arose during his press conference on Thursday, one day before he's set to take the mound for Game 1 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays.
The cities of Tampa and St. Petersburg are parade planning in the event the Rays win the World Series
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson is the subject of a bold home run prediction ahead of Friday’s World Series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers. Simpson enters the Fall Classic without a home run in his major league career, despite establishing himself as a productive contact hitter and dangerous baserunner. The rising Rays outfielder hit […] The post Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson predicted to hit first career home run in World Series vs. Brewers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Tampa Bay Rays are clear underdogs in the 2026 World Series to the Milwaukee Brewers. The series begins Friday in Milwaukee at Miller Park, and the Rays are going to have to win at least one game on the road if they are going to win the World Series. “When Nick pitches, we win,” […] The post Rays’ Kevin Cash explains decision to start Nick Martinez over Drew Rasmussen in World Series Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The 2026 World Series begins on Thursday in Milwaukee. The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays will vie for their first title. One storyline is Brewers 1st baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers. Bauers is in a special position because he will be playing against his former team, per Evan Closky of 10 Tampa Bay. “It feels like […] The post Jake Bauers gets completely honest on facing former team in World Series appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The 2026 World Series draws near as the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays gear up for Media Day in Atlanta, where a historic 1995 World Series trophy honors former Braves owner Ted Turner and manager Bobby Cox. The post highlights a MLB YouTube teaser released Thursday, noting a Braves‑focused segment at 47:30, and the author backs the Rays to claim their first championship. Fans can catch the preview and glimpse the Braves memorabilia before the series kickoff Friday night in Milwaukee.
The Tampa Bay Rays are breaking from their postseason rotation order, passing over Drew Rasmussen for Friday’s World Series opener vs. the Milwaukee Brewers. Rasmussen started Game 1 of both the ALDS and ALCS. The Rays will tweak their approach when the Fall Classic begins at American Family Field. The decision comes after Rasmussen delivered […] The post Rays announce World Series Game 1 starter, and it’s not Drew Rasmussen appeared first on ClutchPoints .
A rotation adjustment sends Nick Martinez to the mound.
The Tampa Bay Rays have named their starter for Game 1 of the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Last offseason, Nick Martinez was seeking an opportunity with a team that would allow him be a starting pitcher. Now, he is starting the first game of the World Series for the Tampa Bay Rays as they take on the Milwaukee Brewers. Tampa Bay signed Martinez just prior to Spring Training, Martinez was excited by […]
The 2026 World Series pits the Tampa Bay Rays against the Milwaukee Brewers, marking the first championship since 1980 where a franchise without a title is guaranteed to win. While the Rays play in the 11th‑largest media market, they operate with the 28th‑largest payroll, and the Brewers have the smallest market but a mid‑range payroll (19th). A detailed payroll‑and‑market table shows big‑market teams spending heavily and small‑market clubs managing with less, yet postseason outcomes vary widely. Analyst Lance Brozdowski highlights the inconsistent link between R&D/scouting size and playoff success, suggesting that smart resource use—not sheer spending—may be the real differentiator.
Major League Baseball is about to get something that has not happened in 46 years. The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays are squaring off in the World Series and the winner will capture the title for the first time in team history. This is the first time two teams that had never won the […] The post Predicting World Series MVP between Brewers-Rays, and it’s not William Contreras appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Milwaukee Brewers are bringing custom-designed protective cups to the World Series, with personalized equipment ready ahead of their matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays. The gear adds a custom touch as Milwaukee prepares for its first World Series appearance in 44 years. Game 1 takes place Friday at American Family Field, where the Brewers […] The post You need to see Brewers’ custom-designed World Series cups to protect junk appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski calls the team's World Series berth a “dream come true” as he prepares to start Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday at 8 p.m. ET. The 24‑year‑old, a potential NL Cy Young winner, entered the playoffs riding a league‑leading 252 strikeouts and a 1.80 ERA, and has posted a 3.24 ERA with 11 strikeouts in two postseason outings. Known for his 104 mph fastball, Misiorowski hopes his dominance can finally deliver Milwaukee its first championship, despite the Rays’ aggressive batting approach.
The 2026 World Series pits the Milwaukee Brewers (103‑59, NL Central champs) against the Tampa Bay Rays, the AL's best record, setting up a showdown of two fundamentally sound offenses. In their April regular‑season series, the Brewers swept the Rays with scores of 3‑2, 6‑2 and 8‑2, combining for nine homers. Milwaukee boasts the third‑most position‑player fWAR (26.1), leading the majors in walks (10.6%) and batting average (.258), while posting a postseason .250 average and ten homers—the most in the playoffs. Key threats include William Contreras (212 postseason wRC+, .367 average, 3 HR, 5 RBI) and Jake Bauers (151 wRC+, 1 HR, 6 RBI). The Rays will counter with power pitchers Drew Rasmussen and ALCS MVP Freddy Peralta, likely forcing the Brewers to lean on left‑handed hitters. The preview previews offenses today and pitching tomorrow.
The Tampa Bay Rays have earned respect throughout October. The Milwaukee Brewers should still be the team celebrating when the 2026 World Series ends. Game 1 begins Friday at American Family Field, where the Rays face an opponent built to punish mistakes that decide postseason games. The Brewers’ advantages extend from their bullpen to the […] The post 3 reasons Rays don’t stand a chance in World Series vs. Brewers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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Brewers fan, new dad, and comedian Eric Wielo joins the show to have his overconfidence shattered by new Rays fan Danny Rockett. Brought to you by Penguin Imprints, Fanarchy and our Patreon supporters. Watch! Listen! The post Son Ranto Show: World Series Preview appeared first on .
The 2026 World Series is set to begin on Friday as the Milwaukee Brewers will play the Tampa Bay Rays. It goes without saying, but both ball clubs obviously want to win the Fall Classic. However, this year’s World Series means even more for Brewers stars Christian Yelich and Jacob Misiorowski. There are plenty of […] The post 2 Brewers stars take center stage in legacy-defining World Series appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays are one series away from making franchise history, with both teams chasing their first World Series championship. Luckily, the road to a title won’t be complicated by injuries, as only several players remain unavailable or face uncertainty heading into the Fall Classic. Milwaukee and Tampa Bay have built […] The post World Series injuries: Brewers, Rays could be without these key players in Fall Classic appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The 2026 World Series kicks off Friday with the Milwaukee Brewers facing the Tampa Bay Rays, but a looming MLB lockout steals the spotlight. The current collective bargaining agreement expires at 8:59 p.m. PT on Dec. 1, after which owners will lock out players. The article reviews the three past labor stoppages—1972 strike, 1994‑95 strike, and the 2021‑22 lockout—detailing how they shifted opening days and altered schedules. With opening day for 2027 slated for March 25, fans wonder when the next regular‑season game will actually be played. The piece invites readers to weigh in on the timing before the World Series unfolds.
The Tampa Bay Rays must avoid pulling effective starters too early when the 2026 World Series begins Friday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Turning to the bullpen simply because the lineup turns over could undermine one of Tampa Bay’s greatest strengths. Manager Kevin Cash should have relievers ready, but each pitching change must account for the […] The post Rays must avoid making this massive mistake in World Series vs. Brewers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The New York Yankees lost to the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALDS, marking another year under manager Aaron Boone and GM Brian Cashman in which the team failed to win a World Series. The team has not won the World Series since 2009 and, while they have made the playoffs in eight of nine […] The post Yankees’ Aaron Boone, Brian Cashman returns lead insider to admit ‘change was necessary’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .