https://www.cbssports.com CBS Interactive Inc. en-us The latest sports news from CBSSports.com CBS Sports Headlines Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:00:48 +0000 https://sports.cbsimg.net/fly/images/cbssports/logo-digital.png CBSSports.com https://www.cbssports.com Four things that need to happen for Rays to overcome 2-0 World Series deficit vs. Brewers https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/2026-world-series-how-rays-can-overcome-2-0-deficit-brewers/ It all starts with a great outing from Freddy Peralta in Game 3 Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:30:34 +0000 Mike Axisa fb4a02e2-32f3-49b8-a708-ebe6663ceb04 How Sal Frelick became Brewers' unlikely World Series hero with Game 2 blast: 'He has this edge about him' https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/2026-world-series-brewers-rays-sal-frelick-home-run/ Frelick delivered the swing of his life, a tying sixth-inning homer, as Milwaukee completed yet another postseason comeback Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:10:10 +0000 Julian McWilliams b18f1153-177a-4509-aac6-66901b96c9cf Aaron Ashby on the verge of MLB history as Brewers reliever continues dominant postseason run https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/2026-world-series-aaron-ashby-brewers-playoff-scoreless-streak/ The lefty reliever has been the star of the best bullpen in history and now his team is two wins from its first World Series title Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:11:59 +0000 Matt Snyder 84929e38-4be7-4e24-b17e-a610670c0a84 The Rays are making too many mistakes to stand a chance against the relentless Brewers https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/2026-world-series-brewers-rays-mistakes/ Give the Brewers so much credit for their inevitability, but the Rays are handing them every opportunity Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:06:47 +0000 Matt Snyder b8bd4441-e5f3-4433-bf1c-4ffa58a8bff7 2026 MLB playoff bracket: Schedule and scores as Brewers take 2-0 World Series lead over Rays https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/2026-mlb-playoff-bracket-schedule-scores-results-how-to-watch/ The Brewers-Rays matchup guarantees that we'll have a first-time champion in 2026 Sun, 25 Oct 2026 04:45:54 +0000 Kate Feldman b577352e-5856-4d36-ad86-420e447714f2 How William Contreras, the MVP of this Brewers playoff run, is commanding the game from every angle https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/william-contreras-mvp-brewers-playoff-run-commanding-the-game/ The Brewers catcher is knocking in runs, throwing out runners and keeping his pitching staff calm this October Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:57:53 +0000 Julian McWilliams cc0f2be5-1318-4419-b3f0-dd65ef1a47bb What Rob Manfred and the MLBPA said about salary cap fight as lockout looms over 2026 World Series https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/what-rob-manfred-mlbpa-said-salary-cap-fight-lockout-2026-world-series/ Manfred and Bruce Meyer addressed the situation on Friday night before Game 1 of the World Series Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:19:33 +0000 Mike Axisa db6b621f-a1df-470d-a60e-107ad719e557 Three biggest questions for World Series Game 2: Can the Rays and their ace even the series? https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/three-biggest-questions-world-series-game-2-rays-brewers/ Tampa is looking to bounce back against the Brewers, and both clubs are looking for production from the bottom of their orders Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:04:05 +0000 Mike Axisa f799724f-d28f-409f-8056-a2e85a112f68 Rust? What rust? Brewers open World Series refreshed and ready thanks to all that winning https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/2026-world-series-brewers-rested-rays/ The Brewers have now played nine games in the last 26 days and they've won eight of them Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:30:01 +0000 Matt Snyder cd3ca308-42e0-46db-8036-62475efe3add World Series 2026 odds, picks, prediction: Fall Classic preview for Brewers vs. Rays series beginning Friday https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/world-series-2026-odds-picks-prediction-fall-classic-preview-for-brewers-vs-rays-series-beginning-friday/ The Milwaukee Brewers face the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2026 World Series and here's everything bettors need to know Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:56:47 +0000 Nick Stellini de8622f7-ed4a-4c8d-88a2-4da50d77ee2b Rays vs. Brewers World Series Game 1 parlay, MLB picks, prediction: Let the small-ball Fall Classic begin https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/rays-vs-brewers-world-series-game-1-parlay-mlb-picks-prediction-let-the-small-ball-fall-classic-begin/ The Rays and Brewers open an unlikely 2026 World Series on Friday in Milwaukee Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:01:18 +0000 Matt Severance abbf5929-d437-4fee-aeb9-b33e004fe149 Brandon Woodruff, Brewers' longest-tenured player, makes World Series roster after long injury absence https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/brandon-woodruff-injury-brewers-world-series-roster-rays/ Woodruff, who debuted with Milwaukee in 2017, hasn't pitched since July 4 due to a shoulder issue Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:48:32 +0000 Mike Axisa 97b33d92-6fae-4c9c-bf0a-0904ba14e490 Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Brewers vs. Rays World Series Game 1, Knicks at Celtics and more https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/todays-top-games-to-watch-best-bets-odds-brewers-vs-rays-world-series-game-1-knicks-at-celtics-and-more/ Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Friday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:56:07 +0000 Gene Menez 83801077-32dd-47ab-bb82-966e93e801c4 Scott Boras decries MLB owners who wear 'floaties' as Brewers-Rays World Series comes with salary cap debate https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/scott-boras-mlb-owners-floaties-brewers-rays-world-series-salary-cap/ MLB's small-market World Series begins on Friday night ahead of a looming labor fight Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:07:08 +0000 Julian McWilliams 04252ebb-9fa2-4f0e-bbfb-1aec3d574991 Three biggest questions for World Series Game 1 as Brewers and Rays kick off 2026 Fall Classic https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/world-series-game-1-brewers-rays-biggest-questions/ Can Jacob Misiorowski reclaim his ace stuff? That and more storylines that will dictate the series opener Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:01:51 +0000 Mike Axisa 7f17f45c-7165-466c-9087-3866e15aab81 Creating the ultimate 2026 World Series roster: Picking the best of the Brewers and Rays at each position https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/2026-world-series-ultimate-roster-best-brewers-rays-each-position/ Pat Murphy and Kevin Cash don't have the luxury of building a Frankenstein roster, but we do, so we will Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:34:00 +0000 Mike Axisa d2dc7cca-22d6-4af2-b994-c46a506c2974 Bold predictions for the 2026 World Series: Jackson Chourio makes history, a no-hitter, an ABS ending and more https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/2026-world-series-bold-predictions-brewers-rays/ Game 1 of the Fall Classic kicks off in Milwaukee on Friday and the chaos is already brewing Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:00:13 +0000 Mike Axisa 4e65e226-c35d-4edd-884f-1050c4e8d6cb Caleb Williams wins duel of 2024 NFL Draft QBs; Brewers-Rays World Series opens with a twist https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/caleb-williams-drake-maye-nfl-draft-qb-brewers-rays-world-series-mlb/ Plus the Top 100 And 1 college basketball players for 2026-27 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:49:21 +0000 Carter Bahns f4fa3298-4cfd-4904-9e1c-5623b3f488aa How the Rays and Brewers were made: 2026 World Series foes linked by roster-building philosophies https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/2026-world-series-rays-brewers-rosters-payroll/ The two dueling teams ave taken savvy tactical approaches, necessitated by ownership's payroll restrictions, all the way to the finish line Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:15:39 +0000 Dayn Perry 31d18df9-cf3e-4137-86a3-5ce4961134bf On the biggest stage, Junior Caminero and Jackson Chourio are emerging as national superstars https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/2026-world-series-junior-caminero-jackson-chourio-superstars-rays-brewers/ In the words of their teammates, two of the best -- and youngest -- players on the Rays and Brewers are ready for the bright lights Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:49:02 +0000 Matt Snyder 1ecdf4c9-a87e-4566-b3b3-0fa06dcf5035 Nick Martinez gets World Series Game 1 start for Rays: Why Tampa Bay went with unexpected starter https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/2026-world-series-rays-game-1-start-nick-martinez/ Martinez will face off against Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski on Friday in Milwaukee Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:58:33 +0000 Dayn Perry cc344b2a-4383-47b2-8d4b-5639d47aca47 Jacob Misiorowski gets World Series Game 1 start for Brewers as he looks to reclaim his ace stuff https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/world-series-game-1-jacob-misiorowski-brewers-start/ Misiorowski has pitched twice during the 2026 playoffs and failed to complete five innings in either start Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:11:14 +0000 Mike Axisa c2fcff92-c55d-47d0-827c-47406d598df9 Brewers vs. Rays just sixth World Series between No. 1 seeds in the Wild Card Era: How they've gone previously https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/world-series-brewers-rays-no-1-seed-wild-card-era/ The World Series is about the last survivors, not necessarily the best teams, but sometimes it's both Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:34:40 +0000 Matt Snyder 14e387cc-3cc8-4d15-9e8f-b6c7a1c4064d Three reasons why the Rays can finally win their first World Series title https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/why-rays-can-win-first-world-series/ The Rays, the AL's best team throughout 2026, will try to win their first ring vs. the Brewers in their third WS trip Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:24:40 +0000 Dayn Perry 391688ac-be82-4a5d-bf54-76da3065fb64 Prisco's NFL Week 7 picks ahead of Patriots vs. Bears; Dream take WNBA Finals lead on Valkyries https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/prisco-nfl-picks-patriots-bears-dream-wnba-finals-valkyries/ Plus, the Giants have announced J.J. McCarthy as their new starting quarterback Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:39:48 +0000 Austin Nivison 6c2ce347-21b2-4f82-9689-24781af77b60 MLB Lockout 101: In-depth guide to likely work stoppage and what it means for free agency, 2027 season, more https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-lockout-logistics-cba-negotiations-free-agency-2027-season/ Why is a baseball lockout a near certainty? When will it start? What does it mean? We're answering all those questions and more Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:26:42 +0000 Dayn Perry db8194f3-c27f-4e9b-86e5-3b82b2715afc Dodgers 'fully expect' Shohei Ohtani to pitch in 2027, and they have three paths to take with two-way star https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/dodgers-fully-expect-shohei-ohtani-to-pitch-2027-three-paths/ The Dodgers say Ohtani will not need surgery after nursing two injuries in 2026, and they will have him return to double duty next year Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:06:06 +0000 Mike Axisa 3bee4598-1bd9-4d85-be5f-5bfbff98075a Kurt Suzuki out as Angels manager after 100-loss season, creating MLB's third vacancy https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/kurt-suzuki-out-angels-manager-100-loss-season-mlb-third-vacancy/ The Angels, who have not been to the postseason since 2014, lost 100 games for the first time in franchise history in 2026 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:27:05 +0000 Mike Axisa 897def32-6f1a-41da-84fd-ca38a827bf83 Everything we learned from the Yankees' end-of-season press conferences: Brian Cashman's extension and more https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/yankees-hal-steinbrenner-brian-cashman-aaron-boone-aaron-judge-salary-cap/ Two weeks after their playoff elimination, Yankees executives faced questions about Aaron Boone's job, Aaron Judge's comments and the salary cap Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:35:50 +0000 Mike Axisa 5fb02248-bd37-4cef-9df0-c49610808364 How the Brewers and Rays have fared in the World Series before as both vie for first title https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/world-series-brewers-rays-history/ A first-time champion will be crowned in this year's Fall Classic, but this isn't the first rodeo for either team Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:03:35 +0000 Matt Snyder e097065f-7319-46e8-bd98-1d4734316f7b Brewers address $1,000 'Timeless Ticket' debacle as fans try to cash in for World Series https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/brewers-world-series-timeless-ticket/ In a 2015 promotion, the team offered a four-figure ticket that could be exchanged for any future game Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:24:10 +0000 Mike Axisa d8ad17c7-5582-4e0c-8d97-06e6b331e45d World Series MVP odds, predictions: Expert picks for Brewers-Rays, including Jackson Chourio, a stud reliever https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/world-series-mvp-odds-predictions-expert-picks-brewers-rays/ The best teams in baseball will open the Fall Classic on Friday in Milwaukee Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:21:34 +0000 Mike Axisa f4f35920-8328-41e6-996d-c48b3da4ec77 Three reasons why the Brewers can finally win their first World Series title https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/why-brewers-can-win-first-world-series/ The Brewers have been the best team in baseball in 2026, and four more wins vs. the Rays will bring home their first championship Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:05:42 +0000 Matt Snyder 00f2fa6a-25e1-4e44-8177-aa6edb70dcfd LeBron James shines in 76ers debut; CBS Sports Midseason All-Americans revealed https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/lebron-james-76ers-knicks-thunder-spurs-nba-cbs-sports-college-football-all-americans/ Plus why the NFL will not punish the Eagles for their handling of Jalen Hurts' blood clots Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:50:30 +0000 Carter Bahns aef88015-3f63-4f6a-bd80-fc68ef7031d6 Three X-factors that could shape the 2026 World Series: Infield defense, Bryan Baker's fastball and more https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/2026-world-series-brewers-rays-x-factors/ The Brewers and the Rays head to Milwaukee for Game 1 on Friday to kick off the seven-game series with a ring on the line Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:39 +0000 Mike Axisa aa63418c-2be9-45dd-8729-8ba65a5defd2 How the Brewers could join elite company with World Series title after dominant regular season https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/brewers-world-series-regular-season-record-run-differential-triple-crown/ Milwaukee is just four wins away from the first ring in franchise history, fresh off MLB's best regular-season record Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:21:57 +0000 Dayn Perry aef74645-6509-4854-b79a-8e4282756708