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MLBRoyals Keep Gonsolin, Let Estévez Walk in First Offseason Shakeup
The Kansas City Royals exercised their club option on starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin while declining reliever Carlos Estévez, reshaping their pitching staff for next season.Roster MoveContractFree Agency
MLBRays Hit the Panic Button, Start Drew Rasmussen on Short Rest to Dodge Sweep
The Tampa Bay Rays are starting ace Drew Rasmussen on short rest in a desperate attempt to avoid a sweep against the Milwaukee Brewers.Game PreviewPlayoffsRoster Move
MLBDustin May Gets the Ball with Brewers One Win Away from World Series History
Dustin May will start for the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4 of the World Series as they look to sweep the Tampa Bay Rays and clinch their first championship.Game PreviewPlayoffsBreaking News
MLBGriffin Jax Gets the Nod Against a Brewers Buzzsaw
Griffin Jax will start for the Tampa Bay Rays against the Milwaukee Brewers, facing a 103-win team that just outscored Tampa Bay 18-7 over three games.Game PreviewInjuryBetting
MLBBrewers Roll the Dice on Robert Gasser Against Former Ace Freddy Peralta in Game 3
The Milwaukee Brewers will start Robert Gasser against Tampa Bay Rays starter Freddy Peralta in Game 3 of the World Series, setting up a wild pitching duel with massive narrative stakes.PlayoffsGame PreviewBetting
MLBJacob Misiorowski is Starting Game 1 of the World Series and Defying Reality
Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski takes the mound for Game 1 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays, backed by a 1.80 ERA and a mythical clubhouse reputation.Game PreviewPlayoffs
MLBBrewers Stun Everyone, Add Brandon Woodruff to World Series Roster After Three-Month Layoff
The Milwaukee Brewers have added Brandon Woodruff to their World Series roster despite the pitcher not appearing in a game since July due to ongoing shoulder issues.Roster MovePlayoffsInjury
MLBBrewers and Rays Lock In World Series Rosters for the Ultimate Small-Market Showdown
The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays have officially announced their 26-man rosters for the 2026 World Series, setting the stage for a matchup defined by deadline deals, bullpen depth, and injury triage.Roster MovePlayoffsGame Preview
MLBBrewers and Rays Crash the World Series Party
The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays are set to face off in the 122nd World Series, guaranteeing a first-time champion in a matchup of low-payroll powerhouses.Game PreviewAnalysis
MLBNick Martinez Gets the Game 1 Nod in a World Series Built for Baseball Purists
The Tampa Bay Rays are starting Nick Martinez in Game 1 of the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers, setting the tone for a historic small-market clash.PlayoffsGame PreviewAnalysis
MLBBrewers Hand World Series Game 1 to Jacob Misiorowski Because Obviously
Bob Nightengale confirms that presumptive NL Cy Young winner Jacob Misiorowski will start Game 1 of the World Series for the Milwaukee Brewers.PlayoffsAwardsAnalysis
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