The Milwaukee Brewers are World Series champions. Now comes the challenge of defending their title.
Derek VanRiper and Eno Sarris look ahead to the Brewers' 2027 season, examining William Contreras' future in Milwaukee, Aaron Ashby's potential move to the starting rotation and the offseason decisions facing the reigning World Series champions.
Could Milwaukee bring back its championship core? What happens with Brandon Woodruff, JoJo Romero and Jake Bauers? And how will one of baseball's strongest farm systems help the Brewers build another contender?
Plus, Closing the Tab on the Tampa Bay Rays. After a remarkable 2026 season ended in a World Series loss, DVR and Eno examine Tampa Bay's offensive limitations, pitching depth and potential offseason upgrades.
Finally, it's the Performance Review, sponsored by Sage. The guys make their 2026 MLB awards picks, including Yordan Alvarez vs. Bobby Witt Jr. for AL MVP, Pete Crow-Armstrong's historic NL MVP campaign and the Cy Young cases for Cam Schlittler and Jacob Misiorowski.
02:05 – Brewers World Series Afterglow
02:59 – Milwaukee Prepares for Its Championship Parade
07:25 – An Incredible Brewers Fan Story
09:29 – What's Next for the Brewers in 2027?
11:22 – William Contreras' Future in Milwaukee
15:10 – Contreras' Development and Long-Term Role
16:44 – Brandon Woodruff's Future
20:31 – Milwaukee's Farm System and Pitching Depth
24:24 – Could Aaron Ashby Return to the Rotation?
25:36 – JoJo Romero's Free Agency and Bullpen Decisions
26:48 – Pat Murphy's Message to Jake Bauers
30:14 – Closing the Tab: Tampa Bay Rays
31:29 – Tampa Bay's Offensive Limitations
32:40 – How Will New Ownership Shape the Rays?
36:51 – Tampa Bay's Pitching and Contract Decisions
39:01 – Potential Rays Trades and Roster Upgrades
42:21 – Performance Review: 2026 MLB Awards
42:45 – AL MVP: Yordan Alvarez vs. Bobby Witt Jr.
44:19 – NL MVP: Pete Crow-Armstrong's Historic Season
46:50 – AL & NL Cy Young Award Predictions
49:32 – What's Coming Next on Rates & Barrels?
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