Thoughts on the World Series

Viva El Birdos writer Gabe Simonds shares his perspective on the 2026 World Series matchup between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays. Simonds evaluates both small-market, analytics-driven franchises, ultimately deciding to root for the Rays from the perspective of a St. Louis Cardinals fan. He argues that divisional rivalry and the lingering fallout from past trades make a Milwaukee loss more appealing to Cardinals supporters.

Simonds also reflects on how players on both rosters were originally acquired, exploring whether St. Louis could have secured talents like Christian Yelich, William Contreras, or Yandy Diaz. Additionally, he highlights former Cardinals featured across both teams, including Dustin May, JoJo Romero, Steven Matz, and Richie Palacios.