Oct 22, 2026 · 1h 3m
Brewers and Rays bring unconventional models to the World Series
WORLD SERIES PREVIEW! Vinny Rottino joins the show to breakdown Brewers-Rays
The episode frames the championship matchup as a test of two emerging contenders built through development, depth, and unconventional team-building.
- 1Milwaukee and Tampa Bay reached the World Series with organizational models that challenge big-payroll assumptions.
- 2Jacob Misiorowski, Freddy Peralta, and Brandon Woodruff create major uncertainty around Milwaukee’s pitching plan.
- 3The Brewers’ power, bullpen depth, and comeback ability face Tampa Bay’s contact-oriented lineup and trusted relievers.
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The hosts make their World Series predictions, with Vinny Rottino choosing Milwaukee in seven games and Dominic Catronio choosing Milwaukee in six.
The brief
Vinny Rottino joins Dominic Catronio to celebrate Milwaukee reaching the World Series, then looks past the Dodgers toward a 98-win Tampa Bay team.
The matchup reflects two organizations succeeding without traditional big-payroll approaches, making player development and roster construction central to the series.
Milwaukee’s pitching plan hinges on Jacob Misiorowski’s workload, Freddy Peralta’s changes, and whether Brandon Woodruff can join the roster.
The Brewers’ power, walks, hard contact, and comeback ability meet Tampa Bay’s contact-oriented lineup and a bullpen with a shrinking trusted circle.
The hosts identify Aaron Ashby as a potential series-shaper, debate unexpected heroes such as David Hamilton, and both pick Milwaukee to win.
Their closing argument is broader than a prediction: a World Series between two less traditional big-market teams gives emerging stars and their fans a defining stage.
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