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Jake previews the 2026 World Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays Read ESPN's article with us: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/50228459/world-series-milwaukee-brewers-tampa-bay-rays-alike-different Life's a Trip. Make the most of it. Book direct and save at http://best…

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MILWAUKEE — DL Hall walked into the first full day of his first spring training as a Milwaukee Brewer and prepared for the tension.

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Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy, left, hugs right fielder Sal Frelick after Game 4 of the NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 15 in Los Angeles.

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Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson reacts after defeating the Cleveland Guardians in Game 6 of the ALCS at Tropicana Field on Oct. 19 in St. Petersburg, Fla.

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Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson reacts after defeating the Cleveland Guardians in Game 6 of the ALCS at Tropicana Field on Oct. 19 in St. Petersburg, Fla.

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