2026 World Series Thread: News/Notes/Predictions/Miscellaneous. What's on your mind?

[Playing Catch]

If the Brewers play as well as they have in the playoffs to this point (Reg Season best record/divisional bye/Padres/Dodgers) they will win the World Series. It's that simple. They won something like 72% of their series this season, they have a young, hungry, healthy roster and their pitching is lined up. I don't think they will sweep. I think Rassmussen will win one of his starts, and the Rays are good enough to steal one or two more games. But I just don't think they are at the level of the Padres or the Dodgers.

Everyone, including Vegas is saying Brewers in 6. And if I couldn't put money on Game 6, and was forced to say Brewers in 5 or Brewers in 7, I think its more likely the Brewers win in 5.

[Playing Catch]

I think the series will test the emotional discipline of the defenders. I think they MUST focus on securing one out at a time. This is true for both teams. Secure the out for the lead runner. Don't take putouts at first for granted. Don't rush your throws! Hit the cutoff man. I suspect the Brewers will need to play Ortiz at 3rd simply to help defend against Chandler Simpson. Ortiz playing tight, with Pratt overlapping deep behind him.

I hope the Brewers have been doing PFPs all week.

[MrTPlush]

1 hour ago, Playing Catch said:

I think the series will test the emotional discipline of the defenders. I think they MUST focus on securing one out at a time. This is true for both teams. Secure the out for the lead runner. Don't take putouts at first for granted. Don't rush your throws! Hit the cutoff man. I suspect the Brewers will need to play Ortiz at 3rd simply to help defend against Chandler Simpson. Ortiz playing tight, with Pratt overlapping deep behind him.

I hope the Brewers have been doing PFPs all week.

I am not looking forward to Game 2. If I  am the Rays I am leading off with Simpson and having him bunt to make Henderson field it.

[olliegjw]

On 10/16/2026 at 11:02 AM, Brewcrew82 said:

First of all, the Milwaukee Brewers will be playing for a World Series title a week from today! Incredible. Indescribable. But it needs to be said over and over from now until then. 

Second, as we await the outcome of the ALCS which hopefully goes to 7 games, early predictions on the first pitch for Games 1 and 2?

I'll start with Bud Selig in Game 1 and Robin Yount in Game 2......

Woodruff

[MoreTrife]

Watch Parties at AmFamField sold out for everyone else within minutes?

[nate82]

McCalvy has an article up on the ‘82 Brewers thoughts on the ‘26 team.

https://www.mlb.com/news/1982-brewers-discuss-2026-team-before-world-series?partnerID=mlbapp-iOS_article-share

[RWeeksFan23]

6 hours ago, MrTPlush said:

I am not looking forward to Game 2. If I  am the Rays I am leading off with Simpson and having him bunt to make Henderson field it.

yeah this has been on my mind too. I really hope he doesn't have the yips.

[dlk9s]

McCalvy reporting that Nick Martinez is starting Game 1 to give Rasmussen and Freddy extra rest.

[Brewcrew82]

2 minutes ago, dlk9s said:

McCalvy reporting that Nick Martinez is starting Game 1 to give Rasmussen and Freddy extra rest.

Advantage of clinching early. Gotta win it on the field still though.