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The Tampa Bay Rays Are Right to Start Nick Martinez in World Series Game 1

The World Series is finally here, and that also means the teams have to make their big decision as to who they are sending to the mound first to try to swing momentum in their favor.

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'Going to Help Me Get Better': Rays’ $8M Star Makes Feelings Clear on Future Ahead of Free Agency

A 4.99 ERA with the New York Mets almost derailed Freddy Peralta’s entire season. But he’s now an ALCS MVP with a 0.75 ERA in 12 innings, while a World Series appearance awaits him against the Milwaukee Brewers.

MLB News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'World Series managers' quiz

How many of the managers of the World Series teams from the 21st century can you name in six minutes?

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Playoff HR leaders by MLB team' quiz

Junior Caminero News / EssentiallySports / October 23

23YO Rays’ Star Strikes Brewers’ Scoreboard During Batting Practice Ahead of World Series

Junior Caminero went 36 postseason plate appearances without a home run before delivering the 2-run blast that sent Tampa Bay to the World Series. Now, the 23-year-old faces a Milwaukee Brewers pitching staff that has made scoring difficult throughout October.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / October 22

Rays making calculated gamble in delaying ace to begin World Series

MILWAUKEE -- Drew Rasmussen has been the epitome of an ace for the Tampa Bay Rays this postseason. In three playoff starts, the right-hander is 2-0 with a 1.29 ERA, allowing three runs over 21 innings, striking out 23 and walking three.

Freddy Peralta News / Baseball Now / October 22

Freddy Peralta Sends Message To Rays Front Office Ahead Of Free Agency

Before the season began, the Milwaukee Brewers traded Freddy Peralta to the New York Mets. The trade itself should not have come as too much of a surprise, as he was one year away from free agency, and the Brewers had done the same with Corbin Burnes, Devin Williams and Josh Hader.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / October 22

Brewers Face Key Game 1 Lineup Decision Against Rays' Nick Martinez

With Game 1 of the World Series approaching, it seemed like the obvious option for the Tampa Bay Rays would be to start ace Drew Rasmussen. That's not what th e Rays are doing, though.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

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The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

The 'Last 30-TD season by NFL team' quiz

Chandler Simpson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 22

Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson predicted to hit first career home run in World Series vs. Brewers

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson is the subject of a bold home run prediction ahead of Friday’s World Series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 22

Rays’ Kevin Cash explains decision to start Nick Martinez over Drew Rasmussen in World Series Game 1

The Tampa Bay Rays are clear underdogs in the 2026 World Series to the Milwaukee Brewers. The series begins Friday in Milwaukee at Miller Park, and the Rays are going to have to win at least one game on the road if they are going to win the World Series.

MLB News / CBSSports.com / October 22

On the biggest stage, Junior Caminero and Jackson Chourio are emerging as national superstars

In the words of their teammates, two of the best -- and youngest -- players on the Rays and Brewers are ready for the bright lights

Tampa Bay Rays News / Baseball Now / October 22

Rays Not Starting Drew Rasmussen In Game 1 of World Series

The Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers will play Game 1 of the World Series on Friday, and it will be Jacob Misiorowski facing off against Nick Martinez.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / October 22

Rays make surprising decision, name Nick Martinez Game 1 starter for World Series

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash has surprisingly named Nick Martinez to start Game 1 of the 2026 World Series on Friday night.

Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays: 2026 World Series Preview

Five potential difference-makers in the 2026 World Series

Rays vs. Brewers: Revisiting each game of the season series

The 'World Series managers' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 22

Rays vs. Brewers: Revisiting each game of the season series

While it was nearly seven months ago, let's dive into all three games of the Brewers' series victory over the Rays from earlier this season.

Rays make a surprising decision, name Nick Martinez Game 1 starter

World Series Game 1 ticket prices surge, nearing Super Bowl level

Pat Murphy addresses his confrontation with Chris Russo

Five potential difference-makers in the 2026 World Series

Biggest question facing Brewers, Rays heading into World Series

MLB News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Rays Weigh Pitching Plan Ahead of World Series Game 1 vs Brewers

The Tampa Bay Rays could have a surprise in store for their World Series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers as they consider their options for Game 1 on Friday.

MLB News / TWSN / October 22

The Tampa Bay Rays Can Turn the Milwaukee Brewers’ Biggest Strength Into a World Series Problem

One of the keys that has helped the Milwaukee Brewers reach the World Series has been their pitching and the ability to confuse opponents with their breaking balls and offspeed pitches.

Jake Woodford News / EssentiallySports / October 22

29YO MLB Pro Becomes the World Series Champion Even Without Playing in It: Here’s How

Jake Woodford will receive a World Series ring—without ever pitching in it. Despite recording a 7.81 ERA and 25 strikeouts in 19 outings, Woodford is the luckiest player in MLB this season.

Yandy Diaz News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 22

Yandy Diaz Is Playing Some Of His Best Baseball at the Perfect Time for Rays

With the World Series set to kick off on Friday night between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays, this has all the makings of an entertaining Fall Classic. While there has been a ton of talk about what is going to happen with the future of baseball, this World Series is between two small-market teams.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 21

Brewers are in the World Series, and Bob Uecker should be calling it

For 54 seasons, Bob Uecker was the sound of summer in Wisconsin.

Five potential difference-makers in the 2026 World Series

Biggest question facing Brewers, Rays heading into World Series

Three Brewers who have fueled surprising World Series run

Why the Brewers-Rays World Series matchup is special

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

Tampa Bay Rays News / Viral Sports News / October 21

Tampa Bay Rays Pitcher Suddenly Retires

Tampa Bay Rays left-handed pitcher Jackson Lancaster has retired from professional baseball, according to the MiLB transaction log. The 27-year-old was placed on the voluntarily retired list on Oct.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 21

Five potential difference-makers in the 2026 World Series

Before the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays meet in only the second Fall Classic of the last 100 years between teams seeking a first World Series title, here are five players who can swing the series.

Biggest question facing Brewers, Rays heading into World Series

Why the Brewers-Rays World Series matchup is special

Three Brewers who have fueled surprising World Series run

Brewers are in the World Series, and Bob Uecker should be calling it

Freddy Peralta had a great message for Milwaukee after winning ALCS MVP

Tampa Bay Rays News / New Baseball Media / October 21

How the Rays Made the 2026 World Series

For the third time in franchise history, the Rays will compete for the crown in the World Series. Tampa Bay rolled through the regular season and the first two rounds of the playoffs.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 20

Biggest question facing Brewers, Rays heading into World Series

After a memorable 2026 Major League Baseball season, two franchises with zero World Series titles between them will meet in a Fall Classic that could well be decided by which rotation's biggest question gets the most unfavorable answer.

Why the Brewers-Rays World Series matchup is special

Three Brewers who have fueled surprising World Series run

Freddy Peralta had a great message for Milwaukee after winning ALCS MVP

Junior Caminero copied LeBron James' message after eliminating Cleveland

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 19

Freddy Peralta's Game 6 performance leads Rays to World Series

Freddy Peralta's dominant Game 6 performance leads Rays to World Series

The Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians faced off in a critical ALCS Game 6 on Monday. The Rays' pitching has helped carry the team deep into the postseason, as Drew Rasmussen has maintained a dominant 1.29 ERA.

Rays' bats come alive as they even ALCS against Guardians

Guardians burned by massive fielding blunder in Game 4 loss

Drew Rasmussen leads Rays to pivotal Game 5 victory over Guardians

Brewers closer to first World Series championship in franchise history

Brewers NLCS sweep may not mean World Series championship

Why the Brewers-Rays World Series matchup is special