Major League Baseball

Brewers withstand Rays' late comeback bid for World Series Game 1 win

The Milwaukee Brewers escaped with a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday night.

Manfred: Small-market World Series good for game, but cap still needed

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said a Rays-Brewers World Series is good for the game but stressed that small markets can't compete on a regular basis without a cap.

Brewers' Misiorowski unleashes 103.5 mph pitch to set World Series record

Jacob Misiorowski broke the record for the fastest World Series pitch with the first offering of this year's Fall Classic.

Rays opt for Martinez to start World Series over ace Rasmussen

In a bit of a curveball, the Rays will start Nick Martinez, not staff ace Drew Rasmussen, in Game 1 of the World Series against the Brewers.

Vogt shuns Mariners rumors, says he'll manage Guardians in '27

Guardians manager Stephen Vogt dispelled speculation about his future, saying he'll return next season to chase an elusive World Series title.

Hideki Matsui hired as manager of Japan's Yomiuri Giants

Former New York Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui was named Friday as the new manager of the Yomiuri Giants, his club until his departure for the United States.

Ohtani won't require surgery; Dodgers 'fully expect him to pitch next year'

Shohei Ohtani will not require surgery to treat any ailment he dealt with this past season, Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said Wednesday. And: "I fully expect him to pitch next year," Friedman added.

Suzuki out as Angels manager; interim GM Mozeliak won't return in 2027

After just one season, Kurt Suzuki will not be returning as manager of the Angels, while John Mozeliak said he will not serve as full-time GM in 2027.

🥳 Party like it's 1982: What baseball looked like during Brewers' last World Series

It's been a long, long wait for Milwaukee fans to see their team play again on baseball's biggest stage in October.