Brewers Roundup, Oct 22: Brewers and Rays Speed, 2026 Pitching Match-Up, Peralta Trade Impact

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Here is some of the latest Brewers analysis and history from around the internet. The pieces cover the Brewers' speed advantage in the World Series, longtime employees' roles in the team's success, a 2026 World Series preview, the potential regret of the Freddy Peralta trade, and Aaron Ashby's postseason impact.

• World Series could turn into a track meet. Can either team slow the other down? (MLB.com). Notes that the Brewers and Rays are the fastest teams in MLB, with the Brewers leading in Sprint Speed and total "bolts," and both teams having high stolen base totals, making speed a key factor in the World Series.
• For longtime Brewers employees, the wait for another World Series run is finally over (MLB.com). Looks back at longtime Milwaukee Brewers employees who have worked for the team for decades, highlighting Betty Grant, Jim Bathey, Dan Larrea, Tom Flanagan, Tony Migliaccio, and Jim Gantner, and their roles in the team's history and recent World Series run.
• Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays: 2026 World Series Preview (Just Baseball). Projects a 2026 World Series matchup between the Brewers and Rays, highlighting Jacob Misiorowski’s performance and concerns about his postseason effectiveness, Drew Rasmussen’s strong regular season and postseason stats, and the Brewers’ deep but sometimes wild bullpen compared to the Rays’ versatile pitching staff.
• The Milwaukee Brewers Could Still Lose the Freddy Peralta Trade (Just Baseball). Argues that the Milwaukee Brewers may regret trading Freddy Peralta, as he has become ALCS MVP with the Rays and will face them in the World Series; notes Peralta's 1.08 ERA in 16 2/3 innings during the playoffs, while the Brewers' prospects from the trade, including Sproat and Williams, have regressed.
• Aaron Ashby Is Creating Bullets for the Brewers (FanGraphs $$$). Argues that Aaron Ashby has been pivotal for the Brewers in the postseason, pitching 12 1/3 scoreless innings across six games, including key roles in their Division Series and NLCS victories, with four hitless outings and exceptional durability.

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