2026 World Series Chaos: Brewers vs. Rays, Yankees & Mets, MLB Salary Cap

Send us Fan Mail The 2026 World Series is here, and baseball has a whole lot more going on than just the games. The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays are battling for their first World Series championship, and Game 1 gave us an ending you couldn't script. Milwaukee escaped with a 3–2 victory after an apparent game-ending double play was overturned on review—with the victory fireworks already going off. In Episode 89 of Rice on the Radio, Ian Rice breaks down why these two teams are so evenly matched, from contact hitting and aggressive baserunning to pitching, defense and bullpen management. Plus, the Freddie Peralta storyline, World Series MVP picks and a prediction of Rays in seven games. Then we're heading back to New York. On this episode: World Series 2026: Brewers vs. Rays, Game 1 chaos, and why fundamentally sound baseball still matters. Rolling the Dice with Rice: The preseason MLB team win totals finish 7–3, including winning picks on both World Series teams. New York Yankees: Why Aaron Boone isn't necessarily the problem, Brian Cashman's job security, Aaron Judge's injury-plagued season, and why running it back might actually make sense. New York Mets: Another disappointing season, David Stearns' roster construction, the Freddie Peralta saga, Pete Alonso's departure, and the need for a legitimate ace. MLB labor negotiations: The looming December 1 collective bargaining agreement expiration, the proposed salary cap and floor, Rob Manfred vs. Bruce Meyer, and an alternative approach to keeping baseball competitive. Can the Rays overcome their Game 1 loss? Can either New York team finally get things right? And could baseball be headed toward another lockout? We've got plenty to talk about. Rice on the Radio — Episode 89 | October 24, 2026 | 58 minutes Tell someone you love them and spread good energy. Support the show