CROSSOVER: Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays SHATTER Expectations With World Series Run

Milwaukee Brewers face off against Tampa Bay Rays in a historic World Series showdown—two small-market teams that defied expectations and toppled MLB giants like the Dodgers and Yankees. Can top pitching aces Jacob Misiorowski and Freddy Peralta continue their dominance, or will emerging hitters like Junior Caminero and Yandy Díaz tip the balance? Both teams showcase elite bullpens, clutch comebacks, and chemistry-driven clubhouses built on grit and resilience. Chuck Freimund, Kevin Weiss, and Ulises Sambrano break down key storylines, from Freddy Peralta’s midseason transformation after the trade from Milwaukee to Tampa Bay to the Brewers’ record-setting late-game rallies. The conversation explores bullpen advantages, offensive X-factors like Jake Bauers, and the unique challenge of Tropicana Field’s quirks. With both squads seeking their first-ever championship, the stage is set for a dramatic, closely fought series. Who will make baseball history—Brewers or Rays? 00:00 Series Preview & Team Parallels 13:01 Key Players & Series Concerns 22:55 Predictions & X-Factors   Follow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_ Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlises  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-rays/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gameday Mens Health Gameday Men’s Health is a real, in-person men’s health clinic that looks at the full picture  before developing a treatment plan. Book your complimentary test and consult at  https://join.gamedaymenshealth.com/reasons\_to\_choose\_gameday-1201?utm\_source=lockedon&utm\_medium=podcast&utm\_campaign=MLB&utm\_network=lockedon&utm\_adgroup=corp&ghl\_tag=national,corp Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. KALSHI For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. 5-Hour ENERGY Spice up your season with rich pumpkin flavor and bold cinnamon swagger in every sip.  Pumpkin Spice 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots are available for a limited time in stores and on https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon.   LarineCo Larine is a better-for-you chewing gum . Larine is offering our listeners up to 50% off at https://buylarine.com/LOCKEDONMLB. FanDuel This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.