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The Milwaukee Brewers are a decided favorite against the Tampa Bay Rays headed into Game 1 of the World Series, and will attempt to guard against a letdown amid news of Brandon Woodruff losing his roster spot. Captain Christian Yelich made his expectations clear heading into the series, but the Brewers could have a battle […] The post 4 reasons Brewers will completely choke in World Series vs. Rays appeared first on ClutchPoints .
It’s nice to see underdogs like Milwaukee and Tampa Bay in the Fall Classic. It’s even nicer to see them without Josh Hader and Jason Adam.
Game 1 of the 2026 World Series pits the Milwaukee Brewers against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday, Oct. 23, with first pitch at 8 p.m. ET on FOX. The Brewers, fresh off a 103‑win season and a NLCS sweep of the Dodgers, will start Jacob Misiorowski (1.80 ERA) against Ray’s Nick Martinez. Tampa Bay, winners of 98 games and a six‑game ALCS over the Guardians, seeks its first title. The matchup streams free on Fubo or DIRECTV, though regional restrictions apply.
It is World Series time! The Rays play in Milwaukee against the Brewers. Jacob Misiorowski pitches for the Brewers, while our old friend Nick Martinez pitches for the Rays. It is a 7:00 p.m. start on Fox. Talk about it here.
The post offers a brief pre‑game note for World Series Game 1 between the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers (7 p.m. CT on Oct 23, 2026). It references the author's prior World Series thoughts, hopes for a seven‑game series amid a looming MLB owners’ lockout, and provides broadcast details—Fox TV with Joe Davis, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal, and Tom Verducci—as well as the starting pitchers, Nick Martinez and Jacob Misiorowski, plus links to MLB.com Gameday and Baseball‑Reference previews.
The Milwaukee Brewers host the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the 2026 World Series, their first Fall Classic at home since 1982. National League Cy Young favorite Jacob Misiorowski (1.80 ERA, 252 strikeouts, 100.6 mph fastball) faces veteran AL pitcher Nick Martinez (3.10 ERA, strong cutter). Both starters have struggled to pitch deep, and the duel hinges on their contrasting bullpens. Key hitters include Brewers’ Brice Turang and William Contreras, who have handled Martinez’s cutter well. The game kicks off at 6:00 PM MDT on FOX with ESPN Radio coverage.
It’s nice to see underdogs like Milwaukee and Tampa Bay in the Fall Classic. It’s even nicer to see them without Josh Hader and Jason Adam.
The Tampa Bay Rays face the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1 of the 2026 World Series on Oct. 23 at American Family Field, marking the first championship chance for both clubs. The Brewers advanced by sweeping the Dodgers after beating the Padres, while the Rays swept the Yankees and defeated the Guardians in six games. Pitchers Nick Marinez (Rays) and Jacob Misiorowski (Brewers) will start, with the matchup broadcast on FOX and the FOX One app. The post also notes the Pirates’ season‑series win over Milwaukee and a recent trade that sent reliever Mason Montgomery to Tampa Bay.
Game 1 of the 2026 World Series pits the Milwaukee Brewers (103‑59) against the Tampa Bay Rays (A.L. East champs) at American Family Field on Oct. 22. Both clubs chase their first title—Milwaukee’s first since 1982, Tampa Bay’s first after 2008 and 2020 appearances. Starting pitchers: Jacob Misiorowski for the Brewers (who has won his postseason Game 1 starts despite fatigue) and Nick Martinez for the Rays (3.10 ERA, strong postseason outings). Veteran Brandon Woodruff returns to the 26‑man roster but sits out the opener. Lineups feature leadoff Jackson Chourio, Yandy Diaz/Jonathan Aranda for Tampa, and power threats William Contreras and Junior Caminero. The stage is set for a historic series.
The 2026 World Series pits the Tampa Bay Rays against the Milwaukee Brewers, with Game 1 kicking off Friday, Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. ET on FOX from American Family Field. The best‑of‑seven follows a 2‑3‑2 format, with Milwaukee hosting Games 1‑2 and 6‑7, and Tampa Bay hosting Games 3‑5. DIRECTV’s MySports package streams the series via your local FOX affiliate—check your ZIP code before signing up. New users enjoy a five‑day free trial, then $49.99 for the first month (renewing at $64.99). Spanish coverage airs on FOX Deportes, and MySports also bundles ESPN Unlimited and other sports networks.
The 2026 World Series kicks off tonight at Milwaukee’s American Family Field as the Tampa Bay Rays face the Brewers. The Rays start right‑hander Nick Martinez (15‑6, 3.10 ERA) while Milwaukee counters with ace Jacob Misiorowski (16‑5, 1.80 ERA), the NL Cy Young frontrunner. Both clubs line up their opening rosters, each hoping to claim their first championship. Game 1 begins at 5:00 PST on October 22, and the winner will take a crucial step toward a historic title.
For the first time since 1980, the 2026 World Series pits two clubs without a championship— the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers—against each other. Both entered the Fall Classic as league leaders, with the Rays posting 98 wins and the Brewers a franchise‑record 103. Game 1 kicks off at 8 p.m. at American Family Field, featuring lineups that include Yandy Diaz, Christian Yelich, William Contreras and a debut by flame‑throwing rookie Jacob Misiorowski. The series airs on FOX and streams on ESPN Radio, SiriusXM and iHeartRadio.
The 2026 World Series kicks off Friday night at Milwaukee's American Family Field as the Brewers host the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1. Milwaukee starts fireballer Jacob Misiorowski, who can touch 105 mph, while Tampa Bay counters with former Reds right‑hander Nick Martinez after a strong 2025 season. The roof will be closed, first pitch is set for just after 8 PM ET, and FOX will broadcast the game with John Smoltz on the call.
The Milwaukee Brewers updated the concession menu at American Family Field for the team's 2026 World Series matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays.
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The 2026 World Series pits the Milwaukee Brewers against the Tampa Bay Rays, and three former Dodgers are on the rosters. Center fielder Jonny DeLuca, acquired in the Tyler Glasnow trade, has started every postseason game for the Rays, logging six hits, a double, a walk and two steals in 30 at-bats. Left‑hander Garrett Cleavinger, also from the Dodgers, returns to the mound after missing the final month with forearm tightness. Meanwhile, former Dodger pitcher Dustin May, now with Milwaukee, has struggled, posting a 5.65 ERA in ten starts and yielding Shohei Ohtani’s first home run in eight weeks during the NLCS. Their presence adds a familiar Dodgers’ thread to the Fall Classic.
The Tampa Bay Rays are preparing to play the Milwaukee Brewers in the World Series. Drew Rasmussen is the Rays’ ace, but he won’t be starting Game 1. Nick Martinez is getting the Game 1 start with Rasmussen expected to pitch in Game 2. Nevertheless, the right-hander is poised to make a significant impact in […] The post Rays’ Drew Rasmussen shows love to Brewers before World Series appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Milwaukee Brewers add two‑time All‑Star right‑hander Brandon Woodruff to their 26‑man World Series roster, replacing right‑hander Chad Patrick ahead of Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Rays on Oct. 23, 2026. Woodruff, who last pitched on July 4 and recovered from a shoulder injury without surgery, posts a 2‑2 record and a 2.98 ERA over nine starts this season and brings a career 55‑30 record, 3.10 ERA and eight postseason appearances (3.18 ERA, 40 strikeouts). Manager Pat Murphy gains another veteran arm as the Brewers chase their first championship since 1982.
Milwaukee Brewers captain Christian Yelich expects an electric atmosphere when his team hosts the Tampa Bay Rays for Game 1 of the 2026 World Series on Friday night. Yelich discussed the anticipation surrounding the opening game, explaining that the atmosphere at American Family Field should reach another level with the roof closed and Milwaukee hosting […] The post Brewers’ Christian Yelich makes feelings extremely clear on World Series Game 1 expectation appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Hey you! Sitting there at your watch party, observing Nick Martinez induce yet another weak fly ball to Chandler Simpson while the Rays have jumped to a 2-0 lead in Game One of the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Wouldn’t you like some random knowledge about the Rays and Brewers to throw out the […]
Christian Yelich is unsurprisingly in the Milwaukee Brewers’ lineup for Game 1 of the World Series. In the National League Championship Series, Yelich did not start against left-handed pitching, but the Tampa Bay Rays are sending right-hander Nick Martinez to the mound on Friday night. Notably, Yelich is hitting third in the lineup and serving […] The post Brewers make Christian Yelich decision for World Series Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Milwaukee Brewers announced that Brandon Woodruff is on the World Series roster after not playing since early July due to an injury issue in his throwing shoulder. With Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Rays scheduled for Friday, Woodruff opened up about his return from injury. The 33-year-old right-hander informed media members that he […] The post Brewers’ Brandon Woodruff breaks silence after landing World Series roster spot appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The 2026 World Series kicks off Friday, Oct. 23, with Game 1 at Milwaukee’s American Family Field as the Brewers host the Rays at 8 p.m. ET on FOX. The Brewers, fresh off a 103‑win season and a sweep of the Dodgers, seek their first title since 1982, while Tampa Bay, powered by Junior Caminero and Yandy Díaz, aims for its third World Series. Free streaming options include Fubo and DIRECTV (both offer trial periods). Fans can watch the opener and the entire fall classic on these services, subject to regional limits.
With the Milwaukee Brewers preparing for the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2026 World Series, the team made an interesting pitching decision that is sure to intrigue any fan. As the decision was made by the Brewers for Brandon Woodruff to make the World Series roster, this MLB insider discussess how he will be used […] The post Brewers rumors: Milwaukee could use Brandon Woodruff as starter in World Series, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Two franchises that have spent years trying to overcome baseball's financial heavyweights are now four wins away from their first World Series title. And while both have built their success around player development, pitching and defense, they've taken different paths to get here.