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Drew Rasmussen is slated to start Game 5 of the World Series for the Rays against the Brewers on Wednesday night. He will be pitching on three days' rest as Tampa Bay aims to avoid elimination.
Brewers manager Pat Murphy defended his decision to save ace Jacob Misiorowski for a Game 5 start, shrugging off criticism that Misiorowski should have closed out Game 4.
Dodgers owner Mark Walter stated he is "keeping the team, no matter what," despite an ongoing federal investigation into his businesses. The probe had raised questions regarding the team's future ownership.
The Tampa Bay Rays announced Wednesday that Drew Rasmussen will start Game 5 of the World Series. This will be Rasmussen's first time pitching on three days' rest since 2024.
The Rays defeated the Brewers in Game 4, preventing Milwaukee from clinching their first World Series championship. The series now heads to Game 5 at Tropicana Field on Wednesday night, with the Brewers leading 3-1.
The Rays defeated the Brewers 4-3 in 12 innings in Game 4, avoiding elimination. Yandy Díaz reportedly told the team it would be difficult but not impossible to come back in the series.
At his introductory news conference, new Orioles general manager Jared Banner acknowledged fan frustration and stated the organization's commitment to "build a winner here in Baltimore."
The Phillies announced Tuesday that Peter Fatse, formerly with the Rays, will be their new hitting coach. Joe Cronin was also named an assistant hitting coach.
White Sox general manager Chris Getz stated that free agent Munetaka Murakami requested bidets be installed in the team's clubhouse after touring the facility.
Ben Williamson hit a walk-off single in the 12th inning, leading the Rays to a 4-3 victory over the Brewers in Game 4. The win keeps Tampa Bay in the series, which continues with Game 5 on Wednesday night.
Rookie Shane Drohan, pitching for the Brewers in World Series Game 4, allowed four consecutive singles in the 12th inning, leading to a 4-3 loss to the Rays. Drohan entered the game with a runner on first and did not record an out.
Five-time World Series champion Jorge Posada stated he does not feel welcome with the Yankees, despite his respected status.
The Rays scored in the bottom of the 12th inning on Tuesday night, denying the Brewers their first World Series championship and forcing a Game 5.
Aaron Ashby of the Brewers established a new record for scoreless innings by a reliever in a single postseason. He surpassed Andrew Miller's previous mark during a 1-2-3 ninth inning in Game 4 of the World Series.
Brewers rookie Cooper Pratt discussed the team's 12-inning, 4-3 loss to the Rays in Game 4 of the World Series. Pratt, who hit a late home run, stated that a loss is a loss regardless of the margin or timing.
The Tampa Bay Rays' bullpen pitched eight innings of one-run ball, securing a 4-3, 12-inning win against the Brewers on Tuesday. This performance extended the Rays' season.
Brewers pitcher Aaron Ashby set a new postseason record for relievers with 18 consecutive scoreless innings in a single postseason. He surpassed Andrew Miller's previous record during Game 4 of the World Series against the Rays.
The 2026 Milwaukee Brewers secured their first World Series title with an 11-2 postseason record, an .846 winning percentage. This marks one of the best postseason performances in the Wild Card Era.
In AL/NL history, 44 teams have faced a 3-0 deficit in a best-of-seven series. Only the 2004 Boston Red Sox have successfully completed a comeback from this position, doing so in the ALCS.
Grounded in Rule 5.10(g) of the 2026 Official Baseball Rules (pp. 67–68): how consecutive-batter minimums, intentional walks, pickoff inning endings, and carryover principles dictate pitching changes.
Grounded in Rule 5.02(c) of the 2026 Official Baseball Rules (pp. 30–32): how pitch-release foot placement, mid-inning side-switching bans, and first-touch penalty awards regulate infield defensive geometry.
