# Three teams could win first World Series in 2026

> Brewers, Padres, Rays all within reach of first championship after decades of playoff runs
- Title: Three teams could win first World Series in 2026 · Mlb
- Summary: Brewers, Padres, Rays all within reach of first championship after decades of playoff runs Three MLB teams with strong playoff chances have never won a World…
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## Brewers' 57-year wait
Milwaukee reached the World Series in 1982 and 2018 but lost both times. They have a dominant starting rotation led by Jacob Misiorowski.

> The Brewers have the most dominant pitcher in the league atop their starting rotation, a luxury they have not had in postseasons past.
## Padres' 57-year wait
San Diego has played in the World Series twice but lost both times. They have a strong bullpen and a hot September lineup with Fernando Tatis Jr. on a home run binge.

> Fernando Tatis Jr. is on a tear, after inexplicably going without a homer through his first 55 games in 2026, Tatis has been on a home run binge with eight so far this month.
## Rays' 28-year wait
Tampa Bay has played in the World Series twice but lost both times. They have a strong starting rotation and a charismatic Junior Caminero delivering walk-off hits.

> Junior Caminero has been delivering walk-off hits like it's all in a day's work and has shown the ability to spark his ballclub with his contagious energy.
## Why Brewers could win
Jacob Misiorowski leads MLB with a 1.86 ERA and 247 strikeouts. Logan Henderson has pitched to a 2.47 ERA in his age-24 campaign.

> Flamethrowing right-hander Jacob Misiorowski, the NL Cy Young Award frontrunner, leads MLB with a 1.86 ERA.159 opponents’ batting average and 247 strikeouts this season.
## Why Padres could win
Mason Miller is an overpowering closer with a triple-digit fastball. Fernando Tatis Jr. has eight home runs in September after going without any for 55 games.

> Fernando Tatis Jr. is on a tear, after inexplicably going without a homer through his first 55 games in 2026, Tatis has been on a home run binge with eight so far this month.
## Why Rays could win
Drew Rasmussen, Nick Martinez, Shane McClanahan and Freddy Peralta form a top starting rotation. Junior Caminero delivers walk-off hits with contagious energy.

> Junior Caminero has been delivering walk-off hits like it's all in a day's work and has shown the ability to spark his ballclub with his contagious energy.
## 2026 playoff outlook
All three teams have strong playoff chances but have never won a World Series. They could break their championship drought in 2026.
## Key takeaway

Three MLB teams with strong playoff chances have never won a World Series but could break their drought in 2026