Ben Williamson just smacked a walk-off single for the Tampa Bay Rays in Game Four of the 2026 World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at Tropicana Field. That hit kept the Rays alive for at least one more game, man. You thought this series was wrapped up? Think again. The Rays found a way to fight another day, proving that anything can happen when the pressure is on.
Mets Fans Are On a Rollercoaster Ride
While the World Series drama is unfolding, there’s still plenty to talk about in the broader MLB landscape, even if you are a Mets fan staring down an offseason of questions. Danny Abriano at SNY is already imagining how the Mets could rebuild their bullpen for next season. Carson Benge is the Mets’ nominee for the 2026 Heart and Hustle Award, so good on him. But it’s not all sunshine and roses. Daryl Strawberry is “heartbroken” over the Mets’ 40-year championship drought. Forty years! That’s a brutal run, but he’s not losing faith in the team, which you gotta respect. On the broadcast side, Ron Darling cleared up his recent comments about his future in the SNY booth. And looking back at this past season, Ronny Mauricio had a disappointing year, cut short by injury, which is never what you want to see from a young talent.
Around the League, Stars Are Shining (and Getting Paid)
The rest of the league has been buzzing, even with the World Series taking center stage. Jim Bowden at The Athletic has already dropped his ranking of the top 40 free agents this offseason, throwing out his guesses on where they might land. That’s gonna be wild to watch. Cam Schlittler seems like a complete lock for the Cy Young Award. Seriously, it feels like it’s done already, but he’s not the only Yankee who could snag some hardware. Jackson Chourio is out there growing into his superstar potential this October, raising the bar for what young stars can do in the postseason. And William Contreras, who they’re calling “Wild Bill,” has been showing off his insane talents in the postseason, even mastering those ABS challenges. How cool is that? Plus, Aaron Ashby just set a new record, holding the longest scoreless streak by a reliever in postseason history. Talk about nerves of steel!
The Rays are still in it, thanks to Williamson. This series is far from over, and you know what that means: more incredible baseball is coming.
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Originally reported by Amazin’ Avenue.
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