Rays Punch Their Ticket to Meet Brewers + Phillies, Astros and Mariners’ Futures
26m | Oct 20, 2026The 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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