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Former Brewer Freddy Peralta arrives at pivotal World Series start for Rays

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:24:25 EDT

Just a few months ago, none of this seemed especially likely for Tampa Bay Rays starter Freddy Peralta. Now, he’s set to start Game 3 of the World Series. Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith has more on the ex-Brewer’s winding story.

Relentless Brewers rally past Rays to take 2-0 World Series lead

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 23:49:17 EDT

When Liam Hicks homered in the first inning on Saturday, the Rays seemed well on their way to a Game 2 win.

But thanks to a persistent offence and impressive bullpen, the Brewers rallied back to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the World Series.

Brewers stars lead way in World Series-opening win over Rays

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:27:56 EDT

In the first World Series game Milwaukee has hosted since 1982, the Brewers lived up to the moment and beat the Rays behind a collective effort from their biggest stars.

Brewers turn to Misiorowski to set tone vs. Rays in World Series opener

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:20 EDT

Jacob Misiorowski takes the mound for the Brewers in Game 1 of the World Series, looking to recapture his regular-season dominance against a resourceful Rays lineup.

In World Series of newcomers, players find meaning on MLB’s biggest stage

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:04:01 EDT

The Brewers and Rays are set to battle on baseball’s biggest stage, which is new for all but three of this year’s players.

Ben Nicholson-Smith has more on how arriving at the World Series is a full-circle moment worthy of appreciation.

Brewers end Dodgers’ reign with dominant NLCS sweep

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:08:11 EDT

The Dodgers are a great team, but not the best team in baseball anymore, or even the best in the National League. That honour now goes to the Brewers.

Brewers’ big swings have Dodgers on the brink in NLCS

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:35:47 EDT

After a third consecutive win, the Brewers are one away from putting an end to MLB’s two-time defending champions.

Champagne and celebratory t-shirts will be on hand at Dodger Stadium Thursday in case the visitors clinch, writes Ben Nicholson-Smith.

Dodgers back confident Ohtani amidst offensive slump

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:48:23 EDT

Despite his results so far, Shohei Ohtani feels strong enough physically to help the Los Angeles Dodgers come back from a 2-0 deficit in the NLCS.

Contreras steals spotlight as Brewers take 2-0 lead over Dodgers in NLCS

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:46:25 EDT

Games like one William Contreras delivered on Monday elevate players to new levels of stardom, and new levels of fanfare.

Ben Nicholson-Smith has more on how Contreras and the Brewers stepped up to take a commanding NLCS lead over the Dodgers.

Brewers lean on strengths to topple Dodgers after Misiorowski’s uneven start

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:29:00 EDT

All things considered, Jacob Misiorowski’s start in Game 1 of the NLCS was an unusual combination of effective and disappointing.

But the Brewers leaned into their strengths on Sunday, beating the Dodgers to take a 1-0 series lead.

Dodgers-Brewers NLCS rematch presents more even battle

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:27:22 EDT

When the Dodgers faced and ultimately swept the Brewers in the NLCS last year, it felt lopsided right from the start. Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith explains why that won’t be the case this time around.

How Okamoto’s success can impact Blue Jays’ push into Japanese market

Shi Davidi — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:08:35 EDT

Kazuma Okamoto had a successful rookie year with the Blue Jays, establishing Toronto as a destination where Japanese position players can thrive.

Shi Davidi and Ben Nicholson-Smith explain what it means for the Blue Jays’ push into the Japanese market.

How potential lockout will impact MLB off-season calendar

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:23:47 EDT

The upcoming MLB off-season will be anything but typical, with the collective bargaining agreement set to expire Dec. 1, and a lockout looming.

Ben Nicholson-Smith provides a ranging view and timeline for the next few months in MLB.

How Blue Jays execs are preparing for unusual off-season

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:17:30 EDT

While transparent about their frustration over a lost season, Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins kept their cards close to the vest when it comes to their view for the off-season.

Ben Nicholson-Smith has more.

Biggest questions for the Blue Jays this off-season

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:05:58 EDT

2026 was not what the Blue Jays were hoping it would be. Ben Nicholson-Smith highlights the biggest questions for Toronto this off-season.

Scherzer looks to savour start in Blue Jays’ finale with future undecided

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:01:20 EDT

Instead of rushing to a decision on his future now, Max Scherzer wants to enjoy his final start of the season with the Blue Jays on Sunday.

Blue Jays miss chance to build momentum with tough loss to Tigers

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:36:57 EDT

There goes one chance for the Blue Jays to prove they belong in October. Now it’s time to make the most of the 11 games they have remaining or end up on the outside looking in.

Answering Blue Jays’ biggest stretch-run questions

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:33:36 EDT

An emphatic series win over the Orioles puts the Blue Jays just 1.0 game back of the Guardians with two weeks remaining in the regular season – but still, there’s more work to be done, and major questions linger, too.

Ben Nicholson-Smith takes a closer look at three of them.

Desperate Blue Jays fail to hold ground in wild-card race

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:29:41 EDT

Emotions were front and centre on Friday night, as old friends Chris Bassitt and Max Scherzer faced off, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was both booed and cheered.

But the end result was a fourth loss in five games for the Blue Jays.

Blue Jays secure pivotal win to move 0.5 games back of wild-card spot

Ben Nicholson-Smith — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:54:01 EDT

Five wins in their last six games. A series win over the team they’re chasing in the standings. Big swings from their franchise player.

The Blue Jays are right back in it now after a big win over the Guardians Thursday.