Brewers Win 11 of 17 Expert Picks to Beat Rays in World Series
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Updated · The New York Times · Oct 21
Brewers Win 11 of 17 Expert Picks to Beat Rays in World Series
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Oct 21
Summary
Nearly 30 MLB experts polled by The Athletic again leaned toward Milwaukee, with the Brewers taking 11 of 17 published World Series winner picks over Tampa Bay.
Milwaukee’s edge rests on a deeper bullpen, broader lineup and home-field advantage, with several voters citing its sweep of the Dodgers and season-long status as baseball’s best team.
Tampa Bay’s case centers on rotation strength and star power from Junior Caminero, who hit 42 homers in the regular season, plus Drew Rasmussen and Freddy Peralta as potential series shapers.
The matchup pairs the two No. 1 seeds for only the seventh time since the Wild Card era began in 1995 and the first World Series since 1980 between two franchises seeking a first title.
Beyond the picks, the series spotlights two small-market clubs with bottom-half payrolls, underscoring MLB parity just as the sport heads toward a possible lockout and labor fight.