SHOW / EPISODE

Rays Punch Their Ticket to Meet Brewers + Phillies, Astros and Mariners’ Futures

26m | Oct 20, 2026

The Tampa Bay Rays are headed to the WORLD SERIES to face the Milwaukee Brewers!

Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray break down Tampa Bay's ALCS victory over the Cleveland Guardians, whether the Rays' pitching staff can carry them to a championship and if Junior Caminero and the offense can deliver against Milwaukee. Plus, could Drew Rasmussen's escalating $20 million team option create another difficult offseason decision for the Rays?

The guys also discuss Don Mattingly's return to the Philadelphia Phillies after Chase Utley and Raul Ibanez reportedly declined opportunities, the uncertain managerial searches facing the Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros, and major Astros trade rumors involving Jeremy Peña, Christian Walker, Isaac Paredes and Carlos Correa. Is Houston preparing for a massive roster shakeup? Robert Murray breaks down the biggest questions heading into MLB's offseason on Baseball Insiders!

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00:00 Rays vs. Brewers: World Series Preview

01:29 Rays Reach the World Series: Instant Reaction

03:43 Tampa Bay's Biggest Stars Step Up

06:14 Yandy Díaz and Freddy Peralta Change the Narrative

09:00 Can the Rays Beat the Brewers?

12:10 Why This World Series Deserves More Respect

12:36 Did Cleveland's Rain Delay Change Everything?

14:41 Could Steven Kwan Be Traded This Offseason?

17:00 Which MLB Stars Could Be on the Trade Block?

20:30 Are the Astros Heading for a Major Roster Shakeup?

23:41 Houston's Biggest Trade Decisions

24:21 Phillies, Astros and Mariners Face Managerial Uncertainty

25:20 Who Will Become the Mariners' Next Manager?

27:02 The Astros' Manager Search and What's Next

27:54 Final Thoughts and Friday's World Series Preview

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