Milwaukee Brewers face Tampa Bay Rays in World Series for first time
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 3:04 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays will meet the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2026 World Series, marking a historic matchup as both teams seek their first championship. The Rays advanced by defeating the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series, while the Brewers secured their place by sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series. Both teams look to claim the Commissioner's Trophy, with the Brewers last appearing in the World Series in 1982 and the Rays in 2020. The series is set to highlight the competition between franchises that have not yet won a World Series title.
- •Tampa Bay Rays defeated Cleveland Guardians 7-3 to reach the World Series.
- •Milwaukee Brewers swept Los Angeles Dodgers to secure their spot.
- •Both teams are seeking their first World Series title.
- •Rays have appeared in two previous World Series; Brewers have one appearance.
- •World Series matchup features five MLB teams that have never won the title.
- 3:04 AMYahoo Sports — Will Smith won’t win the World Series, for the first time since 2019
- 3:04 AMYahoo Sports — MLB teams to never win a World Series: 2026 will have first-time champion
"Will Smith won each of the last six World Series, but that streak will end this year, because nobody named Will Smith plays for the Milwaukee Brewers nor Tampa Bay Rays. The Dodgers catcher and the since-retired left-handed relief pitcher of the same name played for teams that won championships every season from 2020-25. Those […]
"There are five teams in Major League Baseball to never win a World Series. This year will see a first-time champion as the Rays and Brewers face off.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 20, 2026, 3:04 AMWill Smith won’t win the World Series, for the first time since 2019
Will Smith won each of the last six World Series, but that streak will end this year, because nobody named Will Smith plays for the Milwaukee Brewers nor Tampa Bay Rays. The Dodgers catcher and the since-retired left-handed relief pitcher of the same name played for teams that won championships every season from 2020-25. Those […]
- Yahoo SportsOct 20, 2026, 3:04 AMMLB teams to never win a World Series: 2026 will have first-time champion
There are five teams in Major League Baseball to never win a World Series. This year will see a first-time champion as the Rays and Brewers face off.
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