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Recapping the Rays-Guardians 2026 ALCS

A quick look at how the Rays got to the World Series

Next Mariners manager must be able to solve clubhouse leadership problem

New Mariners manager must address the lack of team identity that hurt the 2026 Mariners

Why this World Series is unlike any we've seen in some time

Sarah Langs

Does Tarik Skubal want the Mets, what are other options, and what else will the offseason bring? | The Mets Pod

Joe DeMayo and guest co-host Chelsea Janes drop the latest episode of The Mets Pod, as Joe and SNY's MLB Insider go long on Tarik Skubal and the offseason ahead.

Mets looking to interview Cubs' John Mallee about joining coaching staff: report

The Mets are reportedly interested in interviewing John Mallee about a position on manager Andy Green's coaching staff.

Rays vs. Brewers World Series preview: Who has the edge in matchup of MLB's 2 best teams?

It's Jacob Misiorowski and the Brewers against Junior Caminero and the Rays beginning Friday in the Fall Classic.

Jake Mintz,Russell Dorsey

Rays set themselves up for perfect pitching scenario by winning ALCS in 6 games

Adam Berry

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

It's a battle of two franchises eyeing a first championship trophy. Ahead of Game 1 on Friday, here's your first look at the Fall Classic.

Jorge Castillo and Bradford Doolittle and Jeff Passan and David Schoenfield

What will Yohandy Morales’ role be for the Washington Nationals in 2027?

Yohandy Morales did nothing but rake in 2026, but his role entering 2027 remains uncertain despite his production

Mets include Cubs' Mallee in coaching staff search (source)

Anthony DiComo

There might yet be more to JJ Bleday for the Cincinnati Reds

An unlucky finish to 2026 suggests there’s more in the tank for 2027.

Texas RHP commit Grant Sperandio re-classifies, will enroll in January

The Horns add one of the nation’s top right-handed pitchers to next year’s roster.

Shaikin: Might MLB have to sacrifice World Series TV revenue in exchange for competitive balance?

The World Series is upon us, yet the strange national obsession is not about how Jacob Misiorowski or Junior Caminero might shine, but how many people might watch it.

A few thoughts about the Brewers vs. Rays World Series

This World Series will produce a first-ever MLB champion.

Three X-factors that could shape the 2026 World Series: Infield defense, Bryan Baker's fastball and more

The Brewers and the Rays head to Milwaukee for Game 1 on Friday to kick off the seven-game series with a ring on the line

Mike Axisa

Tuesday Rockpile: What TJ Rumfield’s defense brings to the Rockies

How does he stack up against his fellow Gold Glove finalists?

Shohei Ohtani breaks silence on Dodgers’ NLCS elimination with brief message to fans

The 2026 season was by far Ohtani's most disappointing campaign in a Dodgers uniform.

Brewers chasing rare feat in quest for 1st WS title

Max Ralph

Athletics, CBA and everything MLB in between

Cardinals on My Time is back for the winter in a little different capacity! With the offseason and winter looking questionable at best and the Cardinals sitting in an awkward spot, I decided to take t

ALCS Game 6: Takeaways as Rays advance to World Series

Tampa Bay beats Cleveland to punch its ticket to face Milwaukee in the Fall Classic.

ESPN

'Fastball Freddy' Peralta named ALCS MVP after pitching Rays into World Series

Freddy Peralta rode his fastball to the American League Championship Series MVP award.

Caminero's unlikely blast, 38.7-second HR trot punctuate Rays' pennant-clinching win

Junior Caminero hit his first career postseason home run off Guardians All-Star closer Cade Smith in the seventh inning Monday as the Rays went on to clinch the AL pennant and advance to a World Serie

Jorge Castillo

Once long shots, Brewers, Rays carry sportsbook liability into World Series

After beginning the regular season as long championship underdogs, the Brewers and Rays will carry sportsbook liability with them into the 2026 World Series.

Doug Greenberg

Guardians run out of gas, see franchise's World Series title drought hit 78 years

The Guardians once again got close to the finish line but came up short in the ALCS, losing to the Rays in six games to extend their championship drought to 78 years.

Jesse Rogers

Boone returning as Yankees manager in 2027, source says

Aaron Boone will return for his 10th season as manager of the Yankees in 2027, a source told ESPN on Monday, confirming a report by the Bergen Record.

Jorge Castillo

Japanese slugger Sato, 27, seeking to join MLB team through posting system

Japanese slugger Teruaki Sato, 27, a member of his national team that reached the quarterfinals of this year's World Baseball Classic, is aiming to make a move to Major League Baseball through the pos

MLB qualifying offer for free agents rises to $23.15M, up 5.1% from 2025

The price of a qualifying offer for this year's major league free agents rose 5.1% to $23.15 million from $22,025,000.

Athletics hire ex-Red Sox, Rays exec. Smith as president of baseball ops.

The Athletics have hired Taylor Smith as its president of baseball operations as the team heads into its final year in West Sacramento, CA and heads to Las Vegas in 2028.

👀 Who is this year's Mr. October? Tracking the postseason MVP

We go inside the numbers on the players doing the most to help their teams win.

Bradford Doolittle

'They trust the process no matter what': Inside the superpower that carried the Rays to the World Series

The small-market Rays are kings of the American League. Here's what Tampa Bay does that nobody else can match.

Jeff Passan

In Defense of Stephen Vogt

We’ve got a good one. Leave him alone

The wild story of the Brewers' 1st season -- in Seattle

Manny Randhawa

The Sights and Sounds of 20 Games

Some thoughts and reflections on watching the Yankees in person.

Can the Miz get his groove -- and his whiffs -- back?

David Adler

How the Brewers could join elite company with World Series title after dominant regular season

Milwaukee is just four wins away from the first ring in franchise history, fresh off MLB's best regular-season record

Dayn Perry

Great Expectations: 2027

"I sometimes think about Nate McLouth." The post Great Expectations: 2027 appeared first on Baseball Prospectus.

Nathan Grimm

Rays-Brewers World Series position-by-position breakdown

Mike Petriello

Your cheat sheet for sounding like a World Series expert

Brent Maguire and Shanthi Sepe-Chepuru

Is Volpe the Yankees' No. 1 option for 2B in 2027?

Bryan Hoch

'Murph Ball,' heartbreak and the Fall Classic: Frelick and the Crew know who they are

Mike Lupica