Coverage dated October 22, 2026

Rays Announce Game 1 Starter in Pursuit of 1st World Series

Headline from Newsweek

The Tampa Bay Rays will have right-hander Nick Martinez start Game 1 of the World Series against Milwaukee Brewers on Friday.

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Newsweek
Rays Announce Game 1 Starter in Pursuit of 1st World Series (opens Newsweek)
Published Oct 22, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
The Tampa Bay Rays will have right-hander Nick Martinez start Game 1 of the World Series against Milwaukee Brewers on Friday.
New York Post
Rays make surprise World Series Game 1 starter decision (opens New York Post)
Published Oct 22, 2026
New York Post's feed description
It won’t be Rays ace Drew Rasmussen taking the mound in Game 1 of the World Series.