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Tampa Bay Rays reach World Series, AL East roundup
No AL East games were played yesterday, but the Rays locked in their World Series matchup with Milwaukee while the Orioles moved to keep lefty Jayvien Sandridge for 2027.
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There were no games on the schedule yesterday for the AL East, but it was still a meaningful day for the division, headlined by Tampa Bay officially turning the page to the World Series and a depth move in Baltimore.
Rays set for World Series showdown with Brewers
The Tampa Bay Rays, who topped the division at 98-64, are headed to the World Series to face the Milwaukee Brewers. MLB Trade Rumors notes that the Rays advanced at the expense of the Cleveland Guardians, ending Cleveland’s postseason run. The outlet also points out that both the Rays and Brewers are No. 1 seeds in their respective leagues, creating a heavyweight matchup that also stands out for its uniforms, with Tampa Bay bringing back their gray “Tampa Bay” rainbow-gradient look and Milwaukee leaning into powder blue this year.
CBS Sports reports that Game 1 of the best-of-seven Fall Classic will be played Friday in Milwaukee. In one preview, CBS Sports identifies several X-factors that could swing the series, including infield defense and the high-octane fastball of Rays reliever Bryan Baker. In a separate piece, the network’s experts lay out their predictions for how the Brewers-Rays series could unfold, repeatedly underlining that it’s a rare World Series featuring both No. 1 overall seeds.
Orioles keep lefty Jayvien Sandridge in the system
For the Baltimore Orioles (79-82), the focus is already on 2027. According to MLB Trade Rumors, the club has signed left-hander Jayvien Sandridge to a minor league deal for that season. Sandridge was already in the Baltimore organization but had reached minor league free agency. The 28-year-old-to-be began the 2026 season on the New York Yankees’ roster before being designated for assignment, per the report, and later landing with the Orioles.
Quiet day for Yankees, Red Sox and Blue Jays
The New York Yankees (93-68), Boston Red Sox (87-75) and Toronto Blue Jays (79-83) were not in the news cycle over the past 24 hours, overshadowed for now by the Rays’ run to the World Series. With Tampa Bay chasing a championship and Baltimore already making moves for 2027, the rest of the AL East sits in the background, awaiting the official turn to the offseason.