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Taylor Jenkins hopes to emulate Brewers’ championship culture in Milwaukee Bucks rebuild
Milwaukee Bucks head coach Taylor Jenkins praises the Brewers’ championship culture after their 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays, hoping to transplant that mindset into the Bucks’ rebuild. Speaking after a 132-125 loss to the Chicago Bulls, Jenkins says the Brewers’ daily commitment fuels their World Series push and should inspire the Bucks as they tighten defense and focus on details before facing the Philadelphia 76ers. He emphasizes the importance of culture, defensive foundation, and incremental improvement as the Bucks begin the 2026‑27 NBA season.
Brice Turang explains what makes the Brewers so difficult to beat in October
In Game 2 of the 2026 World Series, the Milwaukee Brewers erased a four‑run first‑inning hole to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5‑4, giving them a 2‑0 series lead and their seventh comeback win of the postseason. Second baseman Brice Turang told FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal that the club’s "never‑say‑die" mindset—playing hard every inning and never accepting defeat—drives their resilience, a mentality that also powered their NLCS sweep of the Dodgers. Turang highlighted Sal Frelick’s sixth‑inning solo homer and his own seventh‑inning double that set up the go‑ahead run, while reliever Trevor Ashby closed the game in the ninth. The Brewers head to Tropicana Field for Game 3, aiming to stretch the lead to 3‑0.
Sal Frelick lives up to Pat Murphy’s “It-factor” comments with Game 2 heroics
Pat Murphy’s pre‑Game 2 hype for Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick proves spot‑on as the 26‑year‑old ties the 2026 World Series with a 408‑foot solo homer in the sixth inning. After falling behind 4‑0 to the Tampa Bay Rays, Frelick’s RBI single and then his first postseason home run erase the deficit, leading Milwaukee to a 5‑4 win and a 2‑0 series lead. The blast ends a 103‑plate‑appearance drought dating back to July 11 and showcases the “it‑factor” Murphy praised, while Cooper Pratt’s follow‑up RBI secures the victory.
Cooper Pratt earns Pat Murphy’s praise after clutch World Series hit for the Brewers
Rookie shortstop Cooper Pratt redeems a shaky start by delivering the go‑ahead single in the seventh inning of Game 2, giving the Milwaukee Brewers a 5‑4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays and a 2‑0 lead in the World Series. After an early throwing error that helped Tampa Bay jump to a four‑run lead, Pratt worked a walk, scored on an error and then singled against right‑hander Kevin Kelly with Brice Turang in scoring position. Manager Pat Murphy praised Pratt’s resilience, noting the play was part of the Brewers’ historic ability to erase four‑run deficits twice in this postseason.
Jacob Misiorowski gives young Brewers fan a World Series memory to remember
Jacob Misiorowski sparks the Milwaukee Brewers’ historic 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the 2026 World Series, delivering a record‑setting first pitch and earning a spot in franchise lore. After the game, the 32‑year‑old ace bonds with a young fan, swapping Pokémon cards in a moment highlighted by MLB Network’s Jon Heyman. With Logan Henderson slated to start Game 2, Misiorowski rests while Milwaukee chases its first World Series title, buoyed by recent NLCS sweep of the Dodgers and strong fan support at American Family Field.
Josh Jacobs says he is ‘remorseful and sorry’ in first comments since Packers return
Packers running back Josh Jacobs speaks to reporters for the first time since his May arrest, expressing remorse and gratitude to the organization. He pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery and property damage, missed six games on the commissioner's exempt list and returned to practice Wednesday. Jacobs says he’s learning from the incident and hopes to move forward, while the NFL’s personal‑conduct review continues and any suspension could include the games already missed. His status for the upcoming Sunday game against Detroit remains undecided as Green Bay sits 4‑2 in the season.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks have trusted Kasparas Jakucionis to close out their first 2 games this season
The Milwaukee Bucks have kept 20‑year‑old combo guard Kasparas Jakucionis in their closing lineup for the first two games of the 2026‑27 season, despite his rookie status after the Giannis trade. Jakucionis posted 15 points, three rebounds, three assists and a block in a 26‑minute stint versus Washington, then added seven points, five assists and two steals against Chicago. He entered the season after a preseason averaging 10.3 points, 3.0 rebounds and 5.3 assists on 36.8% shooting. teammate Tyler Herro lauds his basketball IQ, energy and trustworthiness, explaining why coach Taylor Jenkins relies on him in crunch time.
Milwaukee Bucks’ Taylor Jenkins reveals the truth behind not playing Gary Trent Jr. so far this season
Coach Taylor Jenkins explains why Gary Trent Jr. remains a DNP as the Bucks stick to a youth‑heavy rotation after their 132‑125 home loss to Chicago on Oct. 24. Despite a $64 million, four‑year deal, Jenkins says the team is still sorting out roles after the Giannis trade, emphasizing patience and a "process" for all players. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst even likens the Trent situation to a controversial Clippers deal, heightening the scrutiny on Milwaukee’s roster decisions.
Milwaukee Bucks labeled as potential landing spot for Golden State Warriors center
The Golden State Warriors have reportedly put Kristaps Porzingis on the trade block despite his ongoing battle with POTS, and have reached out to the Milwaukee Bucks about a swap for Myles Turner. The Bucks, who are not believed to be interested in Porzingis, could demand draft assets to offset Turner’s $26.6 million cap hit compared with Porzingis’ $20 million salary. Turner, a veteran leader in Milwaukee’s post‑Giannis rebuild, posted 11 points, five rebounds and three assists in the Bucks’ 112‑105 opening‑night loss to the Washington Wizards, where Anthony Davis exploded for 34 points. The deal faces luxury‑tax constraints and roster timing concerns for both clubs.
Milwaukee Bucks: LeBron James set to miss game for Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers will play the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2026, but LeBron James sits out due to low‑back sciatica. The Bucks, now rebuilding after Giannis Antetokounmpo’s move to Miami, are 0‑2 and seek their first win after a 132‑125 loss to Chicago. Philadelphia, 2‑0, continues its strong start with James averaging 15.5 points, 9.5 rebounds and 6 assists in his first two games in a 76ers jersey. All 15 Bucks are healthy, and the team recently shifted its home opener to accommodate the city’s World Series excitement.
Milwaukee Brewers: Dustin May says this World Series means more than the one he won with the Los Angeles Dodgers
Brewers right‑hander Dustin May says the 2026 World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays means more to him than the 2020 title he won with the Dodgers. After surviving a life‑threatening esophageal tear in 2024 and being traded from Los Angeles to Boston, St. Louis and finally Milwaukee, May reflects that simply being on the Fall Classic stage feels like a miracle. He contributed in the postseason—starting NLDS Game 3, pitching a scoreless inning in the NLCS, and throwing three innings in Game 4 before yielding Shohei Ohtani’s three‑run homer—but the Brewers swept the Dodgers and now lead the World Series. The story highlights May’s resilience and the city’s first World Series appearance since 1982.
Milwaukee Brewers: Christian Yelich personally invited 2 WWII veterans to Game 1 of the World Series
The Milwaukee Brewers clinched their first World Series win since 1982, thanks in part to captain Christian Yelich’s RBI triple in the first inning. Yelich also honored two WWII veterans—98‑year‑old Bill Wattleton and 102‑year‑old Sverre Vinje—by inviting them to Game 1, where they met his mother and former All‑Star Chris Capuano. Their free tickets stand out amid record‑high prices that topped $2,000. Yelich, a Roberto Clemente Award nominee and MLB Philanthropist finalist, is posting his best postseason numbers (.286/.355/.393) and has driven in four runs, ending a post‑season RBI drought since 2018.
Green Bay Packers sign wide receiver to 53-man roster prior to Week Seven showdown with Detroit Lions
The Green Bay Packers add former Colts practice‑squad receiver Coleman Owen to their 53‑man roster ahead of Week 7 against the Detroit Lions. Owen, who recorded a 16‑yard kickoff return in his Dallas debut, is expected to contribute mainly on special teams and replace injured wideout Skyy Moore, who lands on IR with an ankle sprain. The move follows season‑ending injuries to Jayden Reed (neck) and the recent loss of linebacker Zaire Franklin to a shin injury. Owen brings a productive college résumé—78 catches for 1,245 yards and eight TDs at Ohio.
Milwaukee Brewers: World Series Game 3 starter revealed
The Milwaukee Brewers announce left‑hander Robert Gasser as their World Series Game 3 starter in St. Pete. After solid outings in the NLDS and NLCS—including a five‑inning shutout against the Dodgers—Gasser finished the regular season 5‑5 with a 3.87 ERA, improving to a 2.86 ERA after the All‑Star break. The move follows Jacob Misiorowski’s strong Game 1 win and Logan Henderson’s start in Game 2, as the Brewers aim to extend their 1‑0 series lead over the Tampa Bay Rays.
Former Milwaukee Bucks sharpshooter negotiating plea deal in bribery and betting scheme
Former Bucks guard Malik Beasley, who hit 224 three‑pointers in his lone 2023‑24 season, is negotiating a plea deal in a federal bribery and gambling case. He is expected to admit that he took money from gamblers to miss shots or keep his scoring below a set line, effectively ending his NBA career. While the Bucks stumble 0‑2 to start the post‑Giannis era, Beasley’s legal ordeal draws fresh scrutiny, with talks on the plea expected early this week.
Green Bay Packers lose Pro Bowl defensive star for Week 7 showdown with Detroit Lions
The Packers sit at 4-2 heading into Week 7 against NFC North rival Detroit, but they lose Pro Bowl linebacker Zaire Franklin to a shin injury. Franklin, a 2024 Pro Bowl pick, is out for the Sunday game, adding to a defense already missing Edgerrin Cooper and Javon Hargrave. Green Bay’s unit, eighth in yards allowed (307.7) and tied for tenth in points (20.8), will rely on Isaiah McDuffie and relatively inexperienced Ty’Ron Hopper. Meanwhile, Detroit’s offense ranks fourth in the league (393.8 yards, 32.8 points per game), making the matchup a crucial test for Green Bay’s depleted defense.
Milwaukee Brewers: Jacob Misiorowski made all sorts of history in World Series Game 1 win
Jacob Misiorowski dazzles in Game 1 of the 2026 World Series, delivering a historic performance for the Milwaukee Brewers. His opening pitch clocks 103.5 mph—the fastest ever in World Series history—and he throws 38 fastballs at 100 mph or above, shattering Aroldis Chapman’s single‑season record of 24. Misiorowski pitches five innings, allows one earned run, and earns the win, becoming the youngest pitcher to win a World Series Game 1 start since 1997. The 24‑year‑old posted a 16‑5 regular‑season record with a 1.80 ERA and 252 strikeouts.
Josh Jacobs on Packers fans who view him differently: ‘I’m not trying to win nobody back’
Packers running back Josh Jacobs addresses the backlash from his May 2025 arrest, stating he isn’t trying to win back fans who view him differently. After pleading no contest to misdemeanor battery and property damage, he spent six games on the commissioner’s exempt list and returned to practice on Oct. 24, 2026. Jacobs emphasizes keeping the organization out of a negative light, expresses remorse, and says his focus is on leading the team and community rather than earning forgiveness. Coach Matt LaFleur calls him “extremely remorseful,” but his game status for Sunday’s matchup against the Detroit Lions remains undecided.
Tyler Herro relishes official Milwaukee Bucks home debut despite defeat vs. Chicago Bulls
Tyler Herro shines in his official Milwaukee Bucks home debut, dropping a game‑high 34 points on 12‑of‑24 shooting, including five triples, as the Bucks fall 132‑125 to the Chicago Bulls on Oct. 23, 2026. Herro also adds five rebounds and four assists, while teammates Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kyle Kuzma, Myles Turner, Ryan Rollins, AJ Green and Kel’el Ware each score in double figures. Despite a strong 32‑17 first‑quarter run, Milwaukee surrenders 44 and 41 points in the next two periods, prompting Jaquez Jr. to call for tighter defense. Herro lauds the experience playing before Wisconsin family and friends, promising the team will improve.
Milwaukee Brewers: Aaron Ashby on pace to set MLB postseason record after 3-2 victory in World Series Game 1
The Brewers seize a 1-0 lead in the 2026 World Series, edging Tampa Bay 3-2. Reliever Aaron Ashby throws 1.2 scoreless innings in Game 1, raising his postseason total to 14⅓ scoreless innings – tied for the second‑longest streak in MLB postseason history, behind only Andrew Miller’s 16 innings. Ashby’s line reads 3 K, no hits or walks, and he’s 1‑0 with a 0.00 ERA and two saves this playoff run. Meanwhile teammate Jacob Misiorowski belts a 103.5 mph fastball, the fastest ever in a World Series, and rattles 38 pitches over 100 mph, shattering Aroldis Chapman’s record. Ashby’s consistency could see him break the reliever shutout record as the series unfolds.
Milwaukee Brewers: William Contreras made World Series history in Game 1 victory
The Milwaukee Brewers snap a 44‑year World Series drought with a 3‑2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Oct. 23, 2026 – their first Series victory since Game 5 in 1982. Jacob Misiorowski pitches five solid innings, while Abner Uribe, Aaron Ashby and Trevor Megill close the game. Catcher William Contreras makes history, going 2‑for‑3, throwing out two Rays base‑stealers and winning every ABS challenge, becoming the first catcher this century with two hits and two caught stealings in a World Series game. Jackson Chourio adds an insurance RBI in the seventh, and the Brewers lead 1‑0 in the Series.
Brewers Beat Rays in World Series Game 1 – Everything You Need To Know
The Milwaukee Brewers capture a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the 2026 World Series at American Family Field, marking their first opening‑day victory since their 1982 appearance. Jackson Chourio scored on a Christian Yelich triple and William Contreras added an RBI single for an early 2‑0 lead. Rookie right‑hander Jacob Misiorowski set a World Series record with a 103.5 mph first pitch and delivered five solid innings, earning the win. Trevor Megill closed out the game with a save despite a late ninth‑inning rally by the Rays. The Brewers now head into Game 2 with momentum and home‑field advantage.
Watch: Brewers’ Jackson Chourio Delivers In 7th Inning Of The World Series (Video)
In Game 1 of the 2026 World Series, 22‑year‑old Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio delivered a clutch RBI single in the seventh inning, extending Milwaukee’s lead to 3‑1 over the Tampa Bay Rays at American Family Field. The hit gave the Brewers breathing room and energised the home crowd as the club seeks its first championship. The post includes the game‑changing video and highlights Chourio’s rising importance to the young Brewers roster.
Watch: Brewers Pull Off Incredible Strike-‘Em-Out, Throw-‘Em-Out Double Play in World Series
In Game 1 of the 2026 World Series, Milwaukee reliever Abner Uribe struck out Chandler Simpson and catcher William Contreras threw out Jonathan Aranda at second to complete a rare strike‑out‑throw‑out double play, ending the inning against the Tampa Bay Rays. The momentum‑shifting sequence highlighted Contreras’ cannon arm and Uribe’s clutch bullpen work as the Brewers chase their first championship. A video of the play accompanies the recap.
Video: Brewers Stadium Erupts After Jacob Misiorowski’s 1st World Series Strike Out
In Game 1 of the 2026 World Series, 24‑year‑old Brewers right‑hander Jacob Misiorowski recorded his first strikeout, sparking an electric reaction from the crowd at American Family Field. The strikeout came after Misiorowski set a World Series record with a 103.5 mph fastball to Tampa Bay’s Yandy Díaz, eclipsing Aroldis Chapman’s 2016 mark. The Milwaukee rookie, who posted a 1.80 ERA and a league‑leading 252 strikeouts during the regular season, leads the Brewers in their first Fall Classic since 1982, as the team chases its first championship.
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