The World Series matchup is set! How Rays, Brewers can win it all

The 2026 World Series will feature a matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Milwaukee Brewers after both franchises advanced as their leagues' respective No. 1 seeds. Milwaukee earned its spot by sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS, while Tampa Bay defeated the Cleveland Guardians in the ALCS. Neither franchise has previously won a World Series title.

ESPN analysts highlight that the series will match the Brewers' dominant bullpen and patient hitting against the Rays' elite starting rotation and strike-throwing prowess. Key players expected to influence the outcome include Milwaukee pitchers Jacob Misiorowski and reliever Abner Uribe, alongside Tampa Bay ace Drew Rasmussen and slugger Junior Caminero.