Jeff Passan

@jeffpassan

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MLB proposes phasing in a salary cap and floor in 2028

MLB projects a $258.2 million cap and $180.2 million floor, with a net $108 million payroll increase.

21 Sources, 4d ago, updated 4d ago

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Eight MLB players receive one-year, $23.15 million qualifying offers

The eight players have until November 17 to accept the offers, which cover the 2027 season.

2 Sources, 6d ago, first seen 6d ago

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Milwaukee Brewers win first World Series title in franchise history

A fan celebrated watching the Brewers win with their two children after 42 years of following the team.

195 Sources, 6d ago, updated 6d ago

World Series Champs - Milwaukee Brewers!
2026 World Series presented by Capital One
MLB x Budweiser
Pictured: Cutouts of Jacob Misiorowski, Christian Yelich, Jackson Chourio, William Contreras and Aaron Ashby

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Rays walk off Brewers in extras, setting up World Series Game 5

Talkin' Baseball said Jacob Misiorowski would pitch Game 5 as Milwaukee tried again to clinch its first title.

57 Sources, 11d ago, updated 11d ago

2026 World Series Presented by Capital One
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays
Game Five
Tropicana Field
27.768254°N 82.653431°W
Pictured: (Left) Cutouts of Christian Yelich, William Contreras, Jackson Chourio, Jacob Misiorowski, and Sal Frelick in various action poses. They wear dark blue Brewers uniforms with yellow and dark blue caps and batting helmets.
(Right) Cutouts of Chandler Simpson, Junior Caminero, Yandy Díaz, Jonny DeLuca and Jonathan Aranda in various action poses. They wear white Rays throwback uniforms with dark blue caps and batting helmets.
The graphic features a silhouette of the Commissioner’s Trophy and Florida elements such as palm tree leaves with a vice color theme. Cutouts of the states of Wisconsin and Florida are also featured.

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Rays Force Game 5 in World Series with 12th-Inning Comeback Win Over Brewers

Jomboy Media says a “Brewers World Series Champions” graphic appeared on the jumbotron in the top of the 12th inning.

18 Sources, 11d ago, updated 11d ago

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Brewers drill roof plays, Rays focus on recovery ahead of World Series Game 3

Sportsnet's Shi Davidi describes Milwaukee's fielding workout and Tampa Bay's treatment-focused off-day before Game 3 at Tropicana Field.

152 Sources, 12d ago, updated 12d ago

Milwaukee Brewers - 1 win away!
Pictured: Cutouts of Trevor Megill, William Contreras, Cooper Pratt and Jackson Chourio screaming (positive)
World Series 2026 presented by Capital One

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Rays strike first against Brewers in World Series Game 2

Yahoo Sports shared an MLB video; a Rays fan said Drew Rasmussen would start against his former team.

85 Sources, 13d ago, updated 13d ago

Final score: Tampa Bay Rays 4, Milwaukee Brewers 5
World Series 2026 presented by Capital One
Brewers lead series 2-0
Pictured: Sal Frelick is amped up after his game-tying homer Saturday night in Milwaukee

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Brewers strike first in World Series Game 1 vs. Tampa Bay with historic moments

MLB says Christian Yelich delivered an RBI triple; MLBStats lists Misiorowski's 103.5 mph pitch as the fastest since 2008.

122 Sources, 13d ago, updated 13d ago

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Rays beat Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 to reach World Series against Brewers

Sportsnet reports Junior Caminero and Yandy Díaz homered late in Tampa Bay’s pennant-clinching win.

115 Sources, 16d ago, updated 16d ago

Tampa Bay Rays

America League Champs
Postseason 2026, Budweiser x MLB

Five cutouts (going clockwise from the middle) of Junior Caminero, Jonathan Aranda, Chandler Simpson, Drew Rasmussen and Yandy Díaz in home white Rays uniforms in front of a dark blue and silver background with the American League Championship Trophy as well.

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Junior Caminero's home-run celebration in a game that could send him to the World Series

A post links to a video of the celebration and calls Caminero “ready” for the moment.

14 Sources, 20d ago, updated 20d ago

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Baltimore Orioles reportedly hiring Jared Banner as general manager

Sources tell ESPN Banner will join Mike Elias in Baltimore’s leadership; he previously served as a Cubs assistant GM.

2 Sources, 20d ago, first seen 20d ago

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Rays bring 3-2 ALCS lead home for Game 6

MLB says the Rays are one win from reaching the World Series.

21 Sources, 20d ago, updated 20d ago

Tampa Bay Rays - One Win Away!
ALCS 2026
Pictured: Game action cutouts of Junior Caminero and Yandy Díaz in Tampa Bay Rays road uniforms

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Junior Caminero’s sixth-inning RBI double puts the Rays ahead 2-1

MLB says Caminero drove the ball down the line; Jeff Passan reported it left the bat at 110 mph.

5 Sources, 22d ago, first seen 22d ago

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Rain postpones Guardians–Rays ALCS Game 4 in Cleveland to Saturday

MLB says Game 5 has moved to Sunday at 5:08 p.m. ET following Game 4’s postponement.

31 Sources, 22d ago, updated 22d ago

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Shohei Ohtani hits three-run homer in NLCS Game 4

Baseball America says the second-inning shot put the Dodgers up 4-0, Ohtani's first homer since August 18.

16 Sources, 22d ago, updated 22d ago

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Petey Halpin’s two-run homer puts Guardians ahead in Game 3; Cleveland wins 3-2, takes 2-1 ALCS lead

Yahoo Sports says it was the first postseason home run of Halpin’s career.

42 Sources, 23d ago, updated 23d ago

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Brewers sweep Dodgers to reach first World Series since 1982

Milwaukee erased a 4-0 deficit to win 6-4 and claim the National League pennant, Jeff Passan reports.

124 Sources, 22d ago, updated 22d ago

Milwaukee Brewers

National League Champs
Postseason 2026, Budweiser x MLB

Five cutouts (going clockwise from the middle) of Jackson Chourio, William Contreras, Brice Turang, Abner Uribe and Christian Yelich in cream-colored Brewers uniforms in front of a dark blue and silver background with the National League Championship Trophy as well.

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Brewers beat Dodgers 6-2, take 3-0 lead in NLCS

Jeff Passan reports Jake Bauers hit a go-ahead homer on the 11th pitch of his at-bat; Garrett Mitchell homered next.

98 Sources, 19d ago, updated 19d ago

Milwaukee Brewers - 1 Win Away
NLCS 2026

Pictured: Cutouts of William Contreras (Left) and Brice Turang (Right) in cream-colored Brewers uniform and dark blue batting helmets. A light is reflected on their helmets casting a blue and yellow spotlight above them.

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Brewers take 3-2 lead on Yelich’s two-run single, chase Yamamoto in third

Baseball America reports Yoshinobu Yamamoto exited after 2.2 innings as Milwaukee took the lead.

2 Sources, 27d ago, first seen 27d ago

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Brewers beat Dodgers 7-4 to take 2-0 NLCS lead

Baseball America highlighted Brice Turang's insurance run as Milwaukee neared its second win in the series.

30 Sources, 25d ago, updated 25d ago

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MLB proposes phasing in a salary cap and floor in 2028

Eight MLB players receive one-year, $23.15 million qualifying offers

Milwaukee Brewers win first World Series title in franchise history

Rays walk off Brewers in extras, setting up World Series Game 5

Rays Force Game 5 in World Series with 12th-Inning Comeback Win Over Brewers

Brewers drill roof plays, Rays focus on recovery ahead of World Series Game 3

Rays strike first against Brewers in World Series Game 2

Brewers strike first in World Series Game 1 vs. Tampa Bay with historic moments

Rays beat Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 to reach World Series against Brewers

Junior Caminero's home-run celebration in a game that could send him to the World Series

Baltimore Orioles reportedly hiring Jared Banner as general manager

Rays bring 3-2 ALCS lead home for Game 6

Junior Caminero’s sixth-inning RBI double puts the Rays ahead 2-1

Rain postpones Guardians–Rays ALCS Game 4 in Cleveland to Saturday

Shohei Ohtani hits three-run homer in NLCS Game 4

Petey Halpin’s two-run homer puts Guardians ahead in Game 3; Cleveland wins 3-2, takes 2-1 ALCS lead

Brewers sweep Dodgers to reach first World Series since 1982

Brewers beat Dodgers 6-2, take 3-0 lead in NLCS

Brewers take 3-2 lead on Yelich’s two-run single, chase Yamamoto in third

Brewers beat Dodgers 7-4 to take 2-0 NLCS lead

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MLB proposes phasing in a salary cap and floor in 2028

Eight MLB players receive one-year, $23.15 million qualifying offers

Milwaukee Brewers win first World Series title in franchise history

Rays walk off Brewers in extras, setting up World Series Game 5

Rays Force Game 5 in World Series with 12th-Inning Comeback Win Over Brewers

Brewers drill roof plays, Rays focus on recovery ahead of World Series Game 3

Rays strike first against Brewers in World Series Game 2

Brewers strike first in World Series Game 1 vs. Tampa Bay with historic moments

Rays beat Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 to reach World Series against Brewers

Junior Caminero's home-run celebration in a game that could send him to the World Series

Baltimore Orioles reportedly hiring Jared Banner as general manager

Rays bring 3-2 ALCS lead home for Game 6

Junior Caminero’s sixth-inning RBI double puts the Rays ahead 2-1

Rain postpones Guardians–Rays ALCS Game 4 in Cleveland to Saturday

Shohei Ohtani hits three-run homer in NLCS Game 4

Petey Halpin’s two-run homer puts Guardians ahead in Game 3; Cleveland wins 3-2, takes 2-1 ALCS lead

Brewers sweep Dodgers to reach first World Series since 1982

Brewers beat Dodgers 6-2, take 3-0 lead in NLCS

Brewers take 3-2 lead on Yelich’s two-run single, chase Yamamoto in third

Brewers beat Dodgers 7-4 to take 2-0 NLCS lead