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World Series Game Three Preview: Tampa Bay Rays vs Milwaukee Brewers
The World Series opens with the Rays trailing 0-2 against the Brewers, who boast the league's best record. Tampa Bay’s only hope lies in ALCS MVP Freddy Peralta, whose fastball has surged from 94 mph to a peak of 99.4 mph in the playoffs, possibly reaching triple‑digits against his former club. Milwaukee will counter with left‑hander Robert Gasser, who has posted a 3.87 ERA this season and allowed just one run in two postseason outings. The Brewers’ hitters excel with two‑strike pitches, posting a .182/.308/.333 line so far. Game Three kicks off tonight at 8 p.m.
Joe Maddon to throw out World Series Game Three first pitch
Joe Maddon returns to Tropicana Field to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 3 of the 2026 World Series, where the Tampa Bay Rays trail the Milwaukee Brewers 2‑0. The former Rays manager, who led the franchise’s 2008 AL‑East turnaround and later broke the Cubs’ 108‑year curse in 2016, will be on hand for the pivotal night. The Rays, seeking to claw back into the series, face a crucial showdown after a historic run under Maddon’s nine‑year tenure.
Rays World Series News Round-up
The blog rounds up the hottest Rays World Series coverage as Tampa Bay trails the Brewers in Game 2 at American Family Field on Oct. 24, 2026. Highlights include the New York Post’s look at how the Rays’ pitching development revived Freddy Peralta, MLB.com’s feature on Junior Caminero’s first playoff homer and his motivating dugout outburst, ESPN’s analysis of the differing philosophies of the two clubs, and profiles of Chandler Simpson’s speed‑centric game and the long‑standing friendship between GM Erik Neander and Brewers’ Matt Arnold. The roundup also notes team dinner moments, insights from John Romano and former exec Stu Sternberg, and quirky pieces on DJ Kitty and WAGs’ custom World Series outfits.
Can we go home now?:Rays 4, Brewers, 5
Simply put, the Rays deserved to win this one for half of an inning. During that half inning, they jumped out to a four-run lead, capitalized on a mistake, and provided Drew Rasmussen with as much run support as they had in his prior three playoff starts combined. Then, over the course of the next […]
World Series Game 2: Rays vs. Brewers Discussion
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World Series Game Two Preview: Tampa Bay Rays vs Milwaukee Brewers
Game one is in the books and what a game it was. One of those games where a matter of inches was the difference between victory and defeat and you just have to tip your cap and move on to the next one. So tonight the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers will move on […]
Game 1 Slipped Away, One Chance at a Time : Rays 2, Brewers 3
The Tampa Bay Rays had a World Series Game 1 win on the line multiple times. They just could not reel it in. Tampa Bay dropped Game 1 of the World Series 3-2 to the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night. A ninth-inning rally, kept alive by a replay review, ended with the tying run on […]
World Series Game 1: Rays vs. Brewers Discussion
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Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers superlatives
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 […]
World Series Game One Preview: Tampa Bay Rays vs Milwaukee Brewers
The time has finally arrived. The Tampa Bay Rays will take on the Milwaukee Brewers in the first game of the 2026 World Series tonight at American Family Field with the first pitch slated for just after 8:00. A benefit of the series happening between Tampa Bay and Milwaukee is that weather will not play […]
Tampa Bay Rays finalize World Series roster
The Tampa Bay Rays are ready to face the Milwaukee Brewers in the World Series as they have announced their roster of 26 players for the Fall Classic. The roster is identical to what they rolled out when they swept the New York Yankees in the American League Division Series, as they have swapped top […]
Rays Your Voice: Rays win the pennant, World Series Preview
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 […]
Nick Martinez to start game one of the 2026 World Series
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 […]
Join us for the 2026 World Series on the SB Nation app
Almost two months ago, SB Nation announced the release of our new app, which you can find here or by searching SB Nation in your neighborhood app store. The app is available in North America, and we’re working on Europe and the rest of the world as we speak! The goal with this app was to make […]
World Series Preview: Who are the Brewers?
The Tampa Bay Rays — the top team in the American League — has held its own to achieve the third pennant in franchise history, and their second this decade. The Milwaukee Brewers are back in the World Series for the first time since 1982, and they’re doing it as the National League’s best team. […]
Freddy Peralta named ALCS MVP for the Rays
After Tampa Bay finished off the Cleveland Guardians and punched their ticket to the Fall Classic, the Rays took the stage for the trophy ceremony, and when Kevin Cash announced Freddy Peralta — who was acquired at the trade deadline from the Mets after a rough start to the year, bought into the Rays adjustments, […]
Let’s go to the World Series!: Rays 7, Guardians 3
It was a big night for the Rays, with the World Series on the line and one win between them and the biggest series of the year. After showing that they finally remembered how to win, they had brought the series against the Guardians to 3-2 and were back home at the Trop hoping to […]
Rays ALCS Game 6 Game Thread: A lil’ bit of home cooking
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New Rays shirts drop at BreakingT (updated!)
With the Rays on a deep run into the playoffs, our friends at BreakingT have been generating a ton of new Rays shirts through their partnership with the MLB Player’s Association. Here are my favorite 5! 1. Tampa Bay Way 2. Fastball Freddy 3. Vote Junior-Yandy 2026 4. Walls & Palacios in GREAT mood 5. […]
ALCS Game Six Preview: Tampa Bay Rays vs Cleveland Guardians
As the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline came and went, the Tampa Bay Rays finally became full fledged buyers. Erik Neander went out and brought the Rays an excellent catcher in Liam Hicks, a decent option in the bullpen with Tyler Wells, and then a possible top of the rotation arm in Freddy Peralta. Of course, […]
BJ Upton to throw out ALCS Game Six first pitch
The American League Championship Series is returning to Tropicana Field and with it, the Rays will bring back another of the franchise’s greatest players to toss out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the game. Earlier this postseason, the Rays have already called upon Kevin Kiermaier, Carlos Pena, and Carl Crawford to throw out the […]
Taylor Walls deserves the Gold Glove
No matter what kind of data is used to evaluate Taylor Walls, it’s clear that he is one of the best defensive shortstops in professional baseball. You don’t need the stats throughout this article to know this, either. The eye test and numbers both agree that he has been the best SS defender since he […]
Aces Gonna Ace: Rays 3, Guardians 1
The entire weekend has been an emotional rollercoaster for the team as well as the fanbase. Tampa Bay went into Friday down two games to one after Cleveland’s pitchers neutralized the big three bats. The miserable weather matched the emotions of many fans, but the sun came out figurately as well as literally on Saturday […]
ALCS Game 5 GDT: Ace Battle, Part Deux
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ALCS Game Five Preview: Tampa Bay Rays vs Cleveland Guardians
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 […]
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