RaysUp 2026 World Series Week with Brewers Begins

**World Series Week Begins: Tampa Bay Rays & Milwaukee Brewers 2026** Mark Corbett is joined by Josh Weaver, Curator of the Tampa Baseball Museum at the Home of Al Lopez, to preview the 2026 World Series. The Rays and Brewers both finished with the best records in their leagues, and the winner will claim their first-ever World Series title. - Season recap: how the Rays exceeded all preseason predictions under new ownership (Ken Babby, Mike Cosgrove, Pat Zalupski) - Hurricane Milton's impact on the region and the team's recovery story - Player and coaching connections between both clubs: Jake Bauers (NLCS MVP), Freddy Peralta (ALCS MVP), Drew Rasmussen, Ozzie Timmons, Willy Adames - Kyle Snyder's reputation as the Rays' "pitcher whisperer" - Managers Kevin Cash and Pat Murphy: leadership, loyalty, and longevity - Small-market baseball: why both teams win with creative, throwback-style play - Is this the best Rays team ever? Comparing 2026 to the 2018 squad - Postseason format history: from two-team World Series to wild cards and divisions - Tampa Baseball Museum World Series specials: temporary exhibits, expanded hours, discounted admission ($8 adults, $3 kids) - World Series ticket prices and the fan experience at Tropicana Field - Rays viewing party options at the Trop for road games - Series predictions: Mark says Rays in five, Josh predicts a Rays championship - Former Rays (Tyler Glasnow, Randy Arozarena) returning to support the team - The Montreal Expos parallel and what this run means for keeping baseball in Tampa Bay Guest: Josh Weaver, Curator, Tampa Baseball Museum at the Home of Al Lopez (Ybor City, Tampa) Links: https://www.facebook.com/TampaBaseballMuseum