Snake Bytes, 10/20: The World Series is set

The 2026 World Series matchup is officially set between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Milwaukee Brewers, guaranteeing a first-time champion in Major League Baseball history. The Rays clinched the American League pennant by defeating the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the ALCS, while the Brewers reached the Fall Classic following a sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS.

Elsewhere across the league, Hanshin Tigers slugger Teruaki Sato plans to pursue an MLB move via the posting system, and manager Aaron Boone will return to the New York Yankees in 2027. Meanwhile, reports highlight the Arizona Diamondbacks' offensive struggles against right-handed pitching throughout the 2026 season and examine the trade outlook surrounding second baseman Ketel Marte.