MLB Baseball 24-Hour Briefing

Last updated: October 23, 2026, 3:40 PM ET

World Series Preview

The Brewers and Rays are set to meet in the Fall Classic, and the matchup pits two franchises that have never won a championship. Both clubs posted the best records in their respective leagues, which has led to a series being billed as an all-dome affair. A guide to the roofed venues explains what that means for play on the field. Milwaukee fans are savoring a return to the sport's biggest stage, and their last trip came in 1982, a very different era of the game.

Tampa Bay surprised observers by starting Nick Martinez in Game 1 rather than ace Drew Rasmussen. Rankings of every player on both rosters are available in the player breakdown, and a full preview weighs predictions and likely MVPs. Two umpires, Nic Lentz and Gabe Morales, will make their World Series debuts on the crew led by Hoye.

Front Office and Managers

The Yankees and GM Brian Cashman have agreed to a new contract, keeping him in the post he has held since 1998. Manager Aaron Boone has rejected calls for a culture overhaul, insisting the clubhouse remains a strength. In Anaheim, the Angels parted ways with Kurt Suzuki after a season that produced 100 losses, and interim GM Mozeliak will not return in 2027. Cleveland's Stephen Vogt dismissed Mariners speculation and said he will manage the Guardians next season. Former Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui was hired as manager of Japan's Yomiuri Giants.

Player News

Shohei Ohtani will not need surgery for the issue he dealt with this season, and the Dodgers fully expect him to pitch next year. Jacob Misiorowski's unusual talents have drawn attention as the postseason spotlight arrives. The Reds lost former first baseman Todd Benzinger, a member of their 1990 championship club, who died at 63.

Coming Up

The World Series opens with the Rays and Brewers squaring off in Game 1, with Martinez on the mound for Tampa Bay.