MLB Baseball 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 30, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
World Series Champions
The Milwaukee Brewers claimed espn.com their first World Series title in franchise history, ending a 57-year drought for one of the game's great franchises. The club's path was detailed in a closer look espn.com at how the 2026 team fulfilled its pledge. William Contreras earned espn.com World Series MVP honors, declaring himself the "best catcher in the world" after a stellar postseason run.
Celebrations and Reaction
Wisconsin's sports teams joined espn.com the social media celebration, with Sabathia and Watt among those praising the club. Captain Christian Yelich paid tribute espn.com to the late franchise icon Bob Uecker. Manager Pat Murphy took aim espn.com at the Yankees during a viral exchange with Bauers.
Rays Fall Short
The Tampa Bay Rays were left espn.com heartbroken after an unexpected season ended in a World Series loss. Separately, a Dominican Republic appeals court revoked espn.com the pardon awarded to Wander Franco, upholding his conviction in a sex abuse case.
Offseason Moves
The Seattle Mariners exercised espn.com reliever Andrés Muñoz's $9 million option while declining options on Robles and Miller. The Braves exercised espn.com options on Ronald Acuña Jr. ($17 million) and Ozzie Albies.
Free Agency and Front Office
Tarik Skubal, the two-time Cy Young winner and MLB's top free agent, faces espn.com a market that includes a possible Dodgers reunion. Dodgers owner Mark Walter vowed espn.com to keep the team "no matter what" despite an ongoing federal probe into his businesses.
to 2027
Oddsmakers have the Dodgers ahead espn.com of the Brewers in the 2027 World Series title odds, despite Milwaukee's championship. Early power rankings also put espn.com the defending champions at No. 1 in the way-too-early list.
Coming Up
Skubal's free agency will shape espn.com the Dodgers' offseason plans.