MLB Baseball 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 23, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
World Series Opener
Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski set a World Series record espn.com by throwing a 103.5 mph pitch, the fastest ever recorded in the Fall Classic. Christian Yelich drove in a run espn.com with a triple and scored later as Milwaukee struck first in Game 1 against Tampa Bay. Columnist Jeff Passan profiled Misiorowski's espn.com unusual personality and talent, while the Rays surprisingly tapped Nick Martinez espn.com to start over ace Drew Rasmussen.
Roster Moves
Brandon Woodruff, who has not pitched espn.com since July 4 because of a shoulder injury, was added to the Brewers' World Series roster. Two umpires, Nic Lentz and Gabe Morales, will make espn.com their Fall Classic debuts on the crew headed by Hoye.
Series Context
Commissioner Rob Manfred said a small-market espn.com Rays-Brewers matchup is good for the game, while still arguing for a salary cap. Milwaukee fans are reliving the 1982 espn.com team's last Series appearance, and the matchup is rare espn.com since neither franchise has ever won a title. This year's all-dome Series has earned espn.com the nickname "roofball classic." ESPN's preview breaks down espn.com predictions, likely MVPs and expected game length.
Around the League
The Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani espn.com to pitch next season after he was cleared to avoid surgery. In Anaheim, Kurt Suzuki is out espn.com as Angels manager after a 100-loss season, and interim GM Mozeliak will not return in 2027. Guardians manager Stephen Vogt will stay espn.com in Cleveland, dismissing Mariners speculation. Former Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui was named espn.com manager of Japan's Yomiuri Giants.
Yankees
Aaron Boone rejected calls espn.com for a culture change, insisting the clubhouse remains a strength. GM Brian Cashman reached a new contract espn.com to stay in his post, while owner Hal Steinbrenner placed blame on the offense.
Obituary
Todd Benzinger, a member of the Reds' 1990 World Series championship team, has died espn.com at age.
Coming Up
The World Series continues espn.com between the Brewers and Rays, with Game 1 already underway. Woodruff's return espn.com to the mound remains a question for the Series.