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World Series umpire crew for Brewers vs. Rays announced

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 9:05 PM

Last updated Oct 22, 2026

World Series umpire crew for Brewers vs. Rays announced

Summary

Major League Baseball has revealed the umpire crew for the 2026 World Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays. Headed by crew chief James Hoye, the nine-umpire team includes Nic Lentz and Gabe Morales, who will make their World Series debuts. A rotation system will see different umpires assigned to home plate in each game. Game 1 is scheduled for Friday, October 23, in Milwaukee.

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Key Details

•James Hoye is the crew chief overseeing the series.
•Nic Lentz and Gabe Morales are World Series debut umpires.
•Game 1 is set for October 23 in Milwaukee.
•Umpires will rotate positions throughout the series.
•Replay system managed by Alfonso Martinez and D.J. Reyburn.

Latest Updates

9:50 PMESPN MLB — Two umps to make World Series debuts in crew headed by Hoye
8:55 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Series umpire crew revealed: Who's calling Brewers vs. Rays?

What they're saying

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Nic Lentz and Gabe Morales will make their World Series umpiring debuts, part of a crew headed by James Hoye for the matchup between the Brewers and Rays.
— ESPN MLB