MLB Baseball 24-Hour Briefing

Last updated: October 28, 2026, 3:40 PM ET

World Series

The Rays stayed alive espn.com with a stunning 12th-inning walk-off win over the Brewers, avoiding a sweep and forcing a Game 5 at Tropicana Field. Tampa Bay scored two runs in the 12th to flip the series' momentum, and Williamson espn.com was the hero of the rally. Milwaukee came within three outs of its first championship before the comeback, and the Brewers now face the sobering reality that this stuff is not supposed to be easy espn.com.

Milwaukee's bullpen was a bright spot despite the loss, as Aaron Ashby espn.com broke Andrew Miller's record for scoreless innings by a reliever in a single postseason. Tampa Bay's injury picture also looms large, with Caminero espn.com listed as "100%" for Game 5 despite his injury.

For those tracking viewership, ratings espn.com are down only about 6% through the first two games, better than the record-low projections many feared. Breaking down the night's key moments, the takeaways espn.com highlight how the Rays' late surge reshaped the series.

Front Office & Coaching Moves

The Phillies named Peter Fatse espn.com as their new hitting coach, bringing in the former Rays coach to fill the role. In Baltimore, new general manager Jared Banner espn.com acknowledged fan frustration and pledged to build a winner in Baltimore.

Yankees

Jorge Posada said espn.com he does not feel welcome with the Yankees despite his standing as a franchise icon, saying he doesn't think the club wants him there.

Coming Up

Game 5 of the World Series takes place tonight espn.com at Tropicana Field, with the Brewers needing one more win to clinch the title.