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Rays live to fight another day thanks to Williamson's walk-off single

12:50 AM EDT

ST. PETERSBURG -- Ben Williamson has resuscitated the Rays. Tampa Bay was just three outs away from elimination at the hands of the Brewers in Game 4 of the World Series before launching a stunning, 12th-inning rally to prevail 4-3 in a cinematic thriller Tuesday night at Tropicana Field.

Key takeaways as Rays stay alive with thrilling Game 4 walk-off

5 minutes ago

ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays understood the long odds against them when they arrived at Tropicana Field on Tuesday afternoon, well aware that no team has ever come back from the situation they currently face in the World Series. But they also had no interest in rolling over and letting

Battle-tested 'pen proves Rays 'never out of the fight' in gritty Game 4

34 minutes ago

ST. PETERSBURG -- Through three games, the bullpens had been the biggest mismatch of this World Series, seeing the Rays follow a pair of one-run losses with an absolute clunker upon their return to Tropicana Field. Bryan Baker said he knew this team had more in the tank, and it

After costly errors sink Brewers, they hope Miz can provide title-winning bounceback

3 minutes ago

ST. PETERSBURG -- Joey Ortiz sat at his locker in a quiet clubhouse and got dressed. While he did, Jake Bauers, who was on the other end of the play that sent Game 4 of the World Series spiraling in the wrong direction at a time the Brewers were only

18 straight 0's: Ashby makes playoff history with record scoreless relief streak

an hour ago

ST. PETERSBURG -- Nearly an hour after the Brewers walked off the field losers for just the second time this postseason, Aaron Ashby emerged from the trainer’s room with a recovery device still attached to his body. Earlier, with fans packing Tropicana Field and the World Series reaching a crescendo,

3 big questions for Game 5 with Rays starting to regain some mojo

1:46 AM EDT

The Brewers were three outs away from the first World Series championship in franchise history, and from making Cooper Pratt a Milwaukee legend … but the Rays had other plans. So we head to Game 5 on Wednesday night. Can the Rays stay alive, again? Or is tonight the night

Brewers-Rays World Series Game 5 FAQ (8 ET, FOX/FOX One)

16 minutes ago

ST. PETERSBURG -- The 2026 World Series was threatening to be “scintillating … for a sweep.” But now it’s scintillating on its own accord.

Crew honors Ueck as World Series pauses for powerful Stand Up To Cancer moment

October 27, 2026

In the years before his passing, Bob Uecker, the beloved radio announcer universally known as “Mr. Baseball,” spoke often with Brewers players about his hopes to see them win the National League pennant and play in the World Series. While Uecker didn’t live long enough to see his team knock

Game 4 joins other crazy World Series finishes

12:52 AM EDT

One of the incredible things about baseball is that there is almost an uncountable number of ways that a game could end. And when an unlikely finish coincides with a World Series game, on the biggest stage, with a championship on the line? That takes it to another level entirely.

Here's one more way 'Wild Bill' is dominating during Brewers' postseason run

@maxralph_
12:59 AM EDT

They call him Wild Bill. And without a doubt, he's been going wild this postseason, a driving force behind his Brewers sitting just one win away from the franchise's first World Series title.

AUSL champ Talons celebrated ahead of WS G4: 'It's such an honor'

October 27, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG -- Thousands filed through the gates behind home plate before Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday evening, knowing they might witness a trophy being raised. But a select few attendees have already been crowned as champions: the women who moved through the concourse wearing green satin

Longoria tosses first pitch ahead of Rays' must-win Game 4

October 27, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays needed some magic Tuesday night at Tropicana Field. They brought in just the guy to make it happen.

Tolle knocks it out of the park as World Series correspondent ... is anyone surprised?

October 27, 2026

As if there were any doubts, Payton Tolle has a media career waiting for him as soon as his baseball career ends, which shouldn’t be any time soon when you consider Boston’s prized lefty turns 24 on Sunday. When it comes to genuine humor and all-out fun combined with his

The best comeback attempts from 3-0 holes in playoffs

12:42 AM EDT

Trying to come back from a 3-0 deficit in a best-of-seven postseason series is a daunting task. In fact, most comeback attempts end without much drama. Case in point: In AL/NL history, 44 teams have gone up three games to none in a best-of-seven series. Most of these clubs have

Teams with the best records in a postseason

@dylanksvoboda
12:47 AM EDT

Winning the World Series is hard. But some teams have made it look easier than others. Only one team has run the table in the postseason in the Divisional Era (since 1969): the 1976 Reds (7-0). However, no team has had an undefeated postseason run since the Wild Card Era

Players with best postseason performances

These stars enjoyed Octobers that will never be forgotten
12:35 AM EDT

Whether by dominating on the mound or catching fire at the plate, many players cemented their names in baseball lore with outstanding Octobers. Some were already established stars. Some were virtually unknown to the baseball world before instantly becoming household names. But the common thread connecting them all is that

Lindor wins 2026 Clemente Award, in spirit of his idol and countryman

October 26, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG -- As a child, Francisco Lindor spent his days learning the same topics as any other Puerto Rican elementary school student. In his classrooms, Lindor absorbed lessons about the island’s indigenous peoples and the Taíno who eventually displaced them. He learned about the Spaniards’ arrival and of Puerto

Mariners holding in-person interviews with Espada, Kanzler for manager (source)

October 26, 2026

SEATTLE -- The Mariners are holding in-person interviews for their managerial vacancy this week, multiple sources with knowledge of the club’s plans told MLB.com on Monday. At least two candidates will meet with club brass at T-Mobile Park -- former Astros manager Joe Espada and Cubs director of player development

Schlittler seems a lock for Cy, but other Yankees could bring home awards, too

October 27, 2026

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Phillies hire Fatse as new hitting coach

October 27, 2026

PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies on Tuesday hired Peter Fatse as their new hitting coach. Fatse most recently worked for the Red Sox, holding the same position from December 2021 until he -- along with manager Alex Cora and other members of the coaching staff -- was let go by Boston

Chourio the youngest with 4-hit game in Series since ... 80 years ago!

October 27, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG -- Standing off to the side of the Tropicana Field press conference room, waiting his turn to speak, Jackson Chourio perked up late Monday night when a reporter asked about his virtues as the Brewers’ leadoff hitter, as their 22-year-old engine, as their resident agent of chaos. When

4 takeaways from Crew's Game 3 dominance

October 27, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG -- The top of the fifth inning looked like it was over. Christian Yelich had been called out sliding into second base on a fielder’s choice, the Rays were moving off the field, and Tropicana Field’s warning track was being prepared for a mascot race.

'I want it right now': Woodruff seizes chance in 1st pitching appearance since July

October 27, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG – Brandon Woodruff was shocked when he was asked if he wanted the ninth inning of World Series Game 3 on Monday night at Tropicana Field. Even though he was out in the Brewers’ bullpen, he said he’d been told to prepare to start Game 4 against the

With historic romp, unrelenting Crew just 1 win from 1st World Series title

October 27, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG -- The rebuilt Tropicana Field roof technically contained the Brewers. Absolutely nothing else has. When the World Series shifted to St. Pete for Game 3 on Monday night, the Rays had faith that they had been beaten but not creamed in the Cream City, had belief that Freddy

1 unprecedented inning not only way Crew rewriting Fall Classic record books

October 27, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG -- The Brewers are one win away from the first World Series title in franchise history, and they cemented a 3-0 series lead with a dominant 10-1 victory on Monday night. Milwaukee put together an inning unlike any prior frame in Fall Classic history. Now, the Brewers are