Why this World Series is unlike any we've seen in some time

The 2026 World Series features the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays, two franchises that have never won a World Series title. This marks only the second such matchup between two title-less franchises since 1921, the last being the 1980 Fall Classic when the Phillies defeated the Royals. It is also the first World Series of this kind where both franchises have been waiting at least 25 years for their first championship.