The 2026 World Series begins this week featuring the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays, a matchup that guarantees a first-time champion for either franchise. The Rays secured their spot after defeating the Cleveland Guardians in Game 6 of the ALCS, while the Brewers advanced by sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers. Across both rosters, there are 20 former Top 100 prospects, with the Brewers holding 15 and the Rays holding 5. In other league news, 35-year-old catcher Mitch Garver announced his retirement following a 10-season career. Additionally, the Los Angeles Dodgers confirmed that Shohei Ohtani will not require surgery for his biceps and knee injuries. The organization expects Ohtani to return as a two-way player in 2027, with President of baseball operations Andrew Friedman currently evaluating strategies to manage his future pitching and hitting workloads. Synthesized from 254 manifests produced by 36 sources across the 30 monitored MLB club streams in the last 7 days, including official club news, roster health, MLB Stats API snapshots.
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How the former Top 100 prospects in this year's World Series stack up
The 2026 World Series features 20 former Top 100 prospects across the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays rosters. The Brewers hold a significant advantage in prospect alumni, with 15 players compared to the Rays' 5. This total of 20 is an increase from last year but remains below the 2024 record of 26.
Rays finish off Guards to set up World Series clash vs. Crew
The Tampa Rays secured their spot in the 2026 World Series after a 7-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 6 of the ALCS. The team will face the Milwaukee Brewers, who earned their berth by sweeping the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers. This matchup guarantees a first-time World Series champion, as neith
Longtime catcher Mitch Garver retires after 10 seasons
After a 10-season career in Major Leagues Baseball, catcher and designated hitter Mitch Garver has announced his retirement. Garver, 35, leaves the game as a 2023 World Series champion with the Texas Rangers and a 2019 Silver Slugger Award recipient. His career included stints with the Minnesota Twins, Texas Rangers, S
Ohtani won't need surgery, expects to return to 2-way form
Ohtani will not require surgery for the biceps and knee injuries that hampered his 2026 season, with the Dodgers planning for his return as a two-way player in 2027. President of baseball operations Andrew Friedman noted that the team is still determining the optimal strategy to balance Ohtani's pitching and hitting wo
Guardians-Rays ALCS Game 6 FAQ (8 ET on TBS/HBO Max)
The Tampa Rays hold a 3-2 series lead over the Guardians heading into Game 6 of the ALCS at Tropicana Field. Rays look to clinch a World Series berth, while the Guardians aim to force a Game 7. The game will be broadcast on TBS and HBO Max starting at 8:08 p.m. ET.