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The Milwaukee Brewers are World Series champions! We recap a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5 -- the first title in Brewers history -- including Jacob Misiorowski's gutsy, cramp-shortened win and newly-named World Series MVP William Contreras. Off the Field, a warm look at manager Pat Murphy, plus a Thursday Baseball Math question and a bonus true-or-false stumper about Milwaukee baseball history. [Corrected 2026-10-29: Willson Contreras plays first base for the Red Sox, not catcher. The World Series MVP doesn't have official finalists. And this wasn't the first day without games since March.] Box Score Brains is written and produced by AI, with every fact checked against official sources like the MLB Stats API and team/league reporting before it airs. "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under CC BY 3.0

Last night was World Series Game 4 in Tampa Bay, and the Brewers were three outs from a championship -- but the Rays walked it off, 4-3 in 12 innings, to stay alive. Today: Cooper Pratt's bounce-back home run, a rule that only shows up in October baseball, Jackson Chourio tying a 98-year-old Babe Ruth record, and a look ahead to tonight's Game 5. Box Score Brains is written and produced with AI, and every fact is checked against official sources before it airs. "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under CC BY 3.0.

The Milwaukee Brewers routed the Tampa Bay Rays 10-1 in World Series Game 3 -- eight of nine starters got a hit, and all nine scored a run, highlighted by a 12-batter, 8-run 5th inning. We break down Robert Gasser's near one-hitter, Freddy Peralta's tough night against his former team, and the Brewers' 3-0 World Series lead. Plus: baseball announced the winner of the Roberto Clemente Award, and it's Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor -- a fellow Puerto Rico native honoring Clemente's legacy. A Tuesday spelling challenge, today's Jumbotron question, and a look ahead to tonight's Game 4. Box Score Brains is written and produced by AI, with every fact checked against official sources like the MLB Stats API and MLB.com before it airs. "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under CC BY 3.0

A kid-friendly guide to baseball's Roberto Clemente Award, who Roberto Clemente was, and how MLB picks the winner -- part two of our MLB awards series, timed to tonight's presentation before World Series Game 3. Along the way: a quick recap of World Series Games 1 and 2, and the pitching matchup for tonight's Game 3 between the Rays and the Brewers. Box Score Brains is written and produced with AI, from research through script -- every fact is checked against official sources before it airs. New to The Trophy Case? Start with our tour of every baseball award: boxscorebrains.com/awards "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under CC BY 3.0

The Brewers fell behind 4-0 before they'd even come up to bat in World Series Game 2 -- and stormed all the way back to win 5-4, taking a 2-0 series lead! Today: Sal Frelick's tying homer, Cooper Pratt's go-ahead single, eight straight scoreless innings of pitching, and two nail-biting replay reviews on plays at home plate. Plus a look ahead to Game 3 in Tampa. Box Score Brains is written and produced by AI, and every stat, score, and trivia fact is checked against official sources like the MLB Stats API before it airs. "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under CC BY 3.0.

The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in World Series Game 1 -- their first Series win in 44 years! We break down a wild 9th inning with TWO replay challenges on one play, a rookie shortstop right in the middle of it, and a feel-good comeback story from the Brewers' bench. Plus a Saturday "Who Am I" trivia challenge and a look ahead to tonight's Game 2. Box Score Brains is made with AI, from research to script to voices, and every fact is checked against official sources (mostly the MLB Stats API) before it airs. "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under CC BY 3.0.

The World Series starts TONIGHT! The Tampa Bay Rays and the Milwaukee Brewers both have the best record in their league, and neither one has EVER won a championship. Today The Skipper and the crew meet both teams -- the stars, the stats, and a surprising web of connections between them (three players and even the Brewers' GM have worn BOTH uniforms). Plus a Friday Baseball IQ question about tagging up, and our Jumbotron question: who do YOU think wins it all? Box Score Brains is written and produced with the help of AI, and every fact is checked against official sources before it airs. "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under CC BY 3.0.

There were no games last night -- both pennants are decided and the World Series starts tomorrow night! So today The Skipper and the crew answer a question most fans never stop to ask: why does baseball even HAVE two leagues? We trace the National League back to 1876 and the American League's rise from a minor league in 1901, explain the designated hitter gap between the two leagues (the AL added it in 1973, the NL not until 2022), and reveal tonight's real headline: the Milwaukee Brewers, who won the 1982 American League pennant before switching to the National League, just won the 2026 NL pennant too -- making them only the second team in Major League history to win a pennant in BOTH leagues. Plus a Thursday Baseball Math question and your first look at a confirmed World Series Game 1 start time. Box Score Brains is made entirely with AI, from research through the final audio -- and every fact is checked against official sources before it airs. "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under CC BY 3.0

A kid-friendly guide to every MLB award — the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, Gold Glove, the Roberto Clemente Award, and more — plus who picks each winner and when they're announced in 2026, from an MLB baseball podcast made for kids. This is the first episode of The Trophy Case, our new series on baseball's awards: one award at a time, in the order the winners are announced, with the Roberto Clemente Award up next this coming Monday. Box Score Brains is produced end-to-end with AI, and every fact in every episode is checked against official sources before it airs. "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under CC BY 3.0

The Tampa Bay Rays are going to the World Series! Last night the Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 to win the American League pennant, four games to two -- a true team win, with two home runs, four different RBI hitters, and six pitchers sharing the load. The Skipper and our correspondents break down the whole series, look back at the Rays' pennant history, answer a Tuesday Spelling question, and get you ready for a World Series between two teams that have never won a championship. Box Score Brains is written and produced using AI, with every fact checked against official sources like the MLB Stats API before it airs. "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under CC BY 3.0

Drew Rasmussen threw seven strong innings to beat the Guardians 3-1 in ALCS Game 5, and the Rays are now one win from the World Series! The game's first run scored on an unusual play — a catcher's replay challenge that didn't go his way. We break down the ABS Challenge System, check in on Junior Caminero's home run drought, look back at the Rays' World Series history, and ask a Fundamentals trivia question about baseball's newest rule. Plus: tonight's win-or-go-home Game 6 preview. Box Score Brains is written and produced by AI, with every fact checked against official sources like the MLB Stats API and Baseball-Reference before it airs. "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under CC BY 3.0

The Tampa Bay Rays' bats finally broke out last night, beating the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 to even the ALCS at 2 games apiece. The Skipper runs down the Rays' four-inning offensive surge, our pitching correspondent at the Mound covers Shawn Armstrong's perfect postseason ERA through his first career start, our hitting correspondent at the Batter's Box covers Jonathan Aranda and Yandy Diaz's big nights (plus Junior Caminero's ongoing search for his first postseason home run), and we celebrate rookie Travis Bazzana's first career playoff homer. Plus a Sunday "Last Night" True-or-False trivia question, and a look ahead to tonight's ALCS Game 5. Box Score Brains is written and produced end-to-end by AI, built for young baseball fans -- and every fact is checked against official sources (primarily the MLB Stats API and verified news reporting) before it airs. Grown-ups: download your free printable postseason bracket at boxscorebrains.com, and if your family enjoys the show, please follow us and leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under CC BY 3.0

Last night, no MLB games were played anywhere. Game 4 of the ALCS between the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians got rained out in Cleveland before it even started -- so today's episode explains why, and sets up tonight's make-up game, where Guardians reliever Shawn Armstrong gets his first start of the year (and his first career postseason start) against the very team he used to pitch for. Plus: a look at Tampa Bay slugger Junior Caminero, and a Saturday "Who Am I" about one of the best players on the field tonight. Box Score Brains is written and produced end-to-end with AI, and every fact is checked against official sources before it airs. "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under CC BY 3.0

The Milwaukee Brewers swept the Los Angeles Dodgers out of the NLCS last night, winning Game 4 6-4 in a wild comeback, and they're headed to their first World Series since 1982! We break down Shohei Ohtani's drought-busting homer, Garrett Mitchell's go-ahead blast, and why Milwaukee didn't need one superstar to do it. Plus: the Trainer stops by to explain Ohtani's September injury, a Friday Baseball IQ question straight out of last night's game, and a kind word for Dodgers fans everywhere. Box Score Brains is made with AI, from research to script to voices — and every fact is checked against official sources before it airs. "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under CC BY 3.0

The Brewers are one win from the World Series! Jackson Chourio opens last night's NLCS Game 3 with a home run on the very first pitch, and Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell answer with back-to-back blasts in the 7th as Milwaukee beats the Dodgers 6-2 to take a 3-0 series lead. Plus: two robot-umpire strikeouts early in the game, and it's Thursday Baseball Math! Box Score Brains is written and produced by AI, and every score, stat, and fact is checked against official sources before it airs. "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under CC BY 3.0

Freddy Peralta throws six scoreless innings to even up the ALCS at a game apiece, and strikes out his way to 50 career postseason K's along the way. The Skipper breaks down the new Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System that helped the Guardians score their only run, previews tonight's NLCS Game 3 at Dodger Stadium, and brings a Wednesday Teams and Ballparks trivia question. Box Score Brains is written and produced end-to-end by AI, with every fact checked against official sources like the MLB Stats API before it airs. "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under CC BY 3.0

Last night, the Cleveland Guardians fell behind 2-0 in the bottom of the first inning -- and stormed back to beat the Rays 7-3! We break down rookie Chase DeLauter's first career postseason home run, the manager's challenge that changed the scoreboard in the 9th, and the Brewers' 2-0 NLCS lead over the Dodgers. Plus: a Tuesday Spelling trivia question about the player of the night, and a look at tonight's ALCS Game 2. Box Score Brains is produced end-to-end with AI, and every fact is checked against official sources before it airs. "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under CC BY 3.0

Brewers second baseman Brice Turang hit his first home run of this postseason last night, and it ended up being the difference as Milwaukee beat the Dodgers 2-1 in Game 1 of the NLCS. Plus: a pickoff that turned into a balk, the baseball family behind Turang's swing, and a look at today's huge slate of games -- the ALCS throws out its very first pitch of the postseason tonight! Box Score Brains is written and produced using AI, and every fact is checked against official sources, like the MLB Stats API, before it airs. "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under CC BY 3.0

The Guardians completed a comeback from down 0-2 in the ALDS, combining on a 3-hit, 21-strikeout shutout of the White Sox to win Game 5 and the series. Gavin Williams struck out 12 to tie a Cleveland franchise playoff record, and José Ramírez's 4th-inning homer was the only scoring of the game. Plus: the Final Four is set as the NLCS kicks off tonight in Milwaukee, what really happens to a team once its season ends, and a Sunday "Last Night" trivia question. Box Score Brains is written and produced end-to-end by AI, and every fact is checked against official sources before it airs. "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under CC BY 3.0

There are no games to recap today — the whole sport is holding its breath for tonight's winner-take-all ALDS Game 5, White Sox at Guardians! The Skipper looks back at all four games of this series, The Mound and The Batter's Box preview tonight's tired-bullpen pitching matchup and the hitters carrying each team, and Off the Field checks back in on our very first postseason special to see how the seeds, the math, and the "sharp or rusty" question all played out. Plus a Saturday Who Am I challenge and a Jumbotron question about cheering for a team that isn't your own. Box Score Brains is a daily baseball show for kids, written and produced with the help of AI — every score, stat, and fact is checked against official sources like the MLB Stats API before it airs. "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under CC BY 3.0

The Guardians trailed late, then exploded for six runs in one inning to beat the White Sox 9-5 and even their playoff series at 2 games apiece -- and their own ace pitcher had to finish the game out of the bullpen, the first relief outing of his career! The Skipper and our correspondents break down the comeback, the home runs, and a brand-new Baseball IQ question built right out of last night's box score, plus a look ahead to Saturday's winner-take-all Game 5. Box Score Brains is written and produced with AI, from research through the script -- every score, stat, and fact is checked against official sources (like MLB's own Stats API) before it airs. Grown-ups: grab our free printable postseason bracket at boxscorebrains.com! "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under CC BY 3.0

Three postseason series ended on the very same night: the Dodgers and the Brewers each punched their ticket to the NLCS, and the Rays completed a sweep of the Yankees in the wildest way possible — a fan reaching over the wall changed a would-be game-tying home run into a double. The Skipper runs down all four final scores, The Mound breaks down the three closers who finished off their series, The Batter's Box spotlights the Rays slugger at the center of two of the night's biggest moments, and it's a brand-new Thursday Baseball Math question. Plus: tonight's Game 4 between the Guardians and White Sox decides who's left standing in the American League. Box Score Brains is written and produced end-to-end by AI, and every fact is checked against official sources before it airs. "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under CC BY 3.0

The Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out 10 Braves in a dominant NLDS Game 3 win, and Enrique Hernandez and Freddie Freeman each homered off Chris Sale in the fourth inning to score every Dodgers run. The Padres held off the Brewers 4-3 to stay alive. Plus: a brand-new Wednesday Teams and Ballparks trivia question, and a preview of today's huge slate -- four games, and every one of them is win-or-go-home. Box Score Brains is written and produced end-to-end by AI, and every fact is checked against official sources like the MLB Stats API and team/league reporting before it airs. "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under CC BY 3.0

Both American League Division Series went to 2-0 last night! The Rays beat the Yankees behind two solo home runs from Ben Rice (even in the loss), and the White Sox beat the Guardians despite 11 strikeouts from Cleveland's Gavin Williams -- the second-most in a single postseason game in franchise history. Plus a quick rules moment on catcher's interference, a Tuesday Spelling Challenge, and a look ahead to two huge NLDS Game 3s, including Milwaukee's shot at a sweep. Box Score Brains is written and produced with AI, and every fact is checked against official sources before it airs. "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under CC BY 3.0

The Brewers walk it off in the bottom of the 9th to take a 2-0 NLDS lead over the Padres, the Braves even up their series with the Dodgers, and a Dodgers reliever makes his long-awaited return to the mound. Plus: a Fundamentals Baseball IQ question tied to today's two American League Division Series Game 2s. Box Score Brains is written and produced with AI, and every stat, score, and fact is checked against official sources (primarily MLB's own Stats API) before it airs. "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under CC BY 3.0

All four 2026 Division Series opened on the same day, and the Skipper's got the highlights: Rays starter Drew Rasmussen takes a no-hit bid to two outs in the 8th, the Dodgers and Braves combine for five home runs, and the Aaron Judge roster mystery from yesterday's episode is finally solved. Plus today's two Game 2 matchups and a "Last Night" Baseball IQ question. Box Score Brains is written and produced end-to-end by AI, with every fact checked against official sources like the MLB Stats API before it airs. "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under CC BY 3.0

Every team in baseball is back to zero wins today! The Wild Card round is over, and all four 2026 Division Series open on the very same afternoon and evening. The Skipper and our correspondents break down every Game 1 pitching matchup -- including a rookie reliever's surprise start, a brand-new Dodger's first outing in Dodger blue, and a slugger working his way back from a rough stretch right before the biggest swings of his year -- plus a hard "Who Am I" about the strangest ballpark in the majors. Box Score Brains is written and produced with AI, and every fact is checked against official sources before it airs. "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under CC BY 3.0

The last Wild Card Series of the year goes the distance — and both teams end up pitching their actual aces out of the bullpen to settle it. The Skipper has the final score, The Mound breaks down baseball's biggest break-glass-in-case-of-emergency pitching chess, and The Batter's Box has the hometown kid whose first-inning home run set the tone for a 1,222-foot power show. Plus a brand-new Baseball IQ scenario pulled straight from last night's game, and a look ahead to tomorrow, when all four Division Series open on the same day. Box Score Brains is written and produced with AI, and every fact is checked against official sources (primarily MLB's own Stats API) before it airs. "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under CC BY 3.0

Three Wild Card Series are over in a flash — the Yankees, White Sox, and Padres all swept their way into the Division Series — but the Phillies and Braves needed 10 dramatic innings, ending on a game-saving relief outing and an overturned umpire's call. Plus: a Baseball Math question about a 21-year championship drought, and a look ahead at tonight's winner-take-all Game 3. Box Score Brains is written and produced with the help of AI, and every fact you hear is checked against official sources like MLB's own Stats API and team/league reporting before it airs. "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under CC BY 3.0

The 2026 postseason is here! Game 1 of every Wild Card Series is in the books: Ben Rice's grand-slam night for the Yankees, Cam Schlittler's 10-strikeout gem against his hometown Red Sox, the White Sox stunning the Astros in Houston, Michael King's no-hit bid for the Padres, and the toughest injury news of the playoffs so far. Plus a ballpark trivia question, and a look at tonight's four win-or-go-home Game 2s. Grown-ups: head to boxscorebrains.com to download our free printable postseason bracket! [Corrected 2026-09-30: the White Sox, not the Astros, won Game 1 in Houston, 6-3. Also fixed: Ben Rice was the designated hitter, and Michael King's no-hit bid ended in the seventh.] Box Score Brains is a daily kids' baseball podcast, written and produced with the help of AI — every score, stat, and fact is checked against official sources before it airs. "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under CC BY 3.0

The MLB postseason starts today, and this special episode gets kids ready for all of it. Meet the Box Score Brains team, learn how October works (seeds, byes, home-field advantage, and how many games a champion might have to play), and meet all twelve playoff teams, from the 103-win Brewers to the Dodgers' try for a three-peat. Plus the hitters and pitchers to watch, a true-or-false trivia question, and a challenge: print the free bracket at boxscorebrains.com, pick your World Series winner, and send it in for the Jumbotron. Box Score Brains is written and produced with AI, directed and curated by humans. We take baseball seriously, so every fact is checked against real MLB records and news stories before it airs. "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under CC BY 3.0

Baseball's one quiet day before the storm: with a scheduled off day between the regular season and the postseason, The Skipper counts down to tomorrow's four Wild Card Series openers. The Mound previews the Game 1 pitching plans (including Yankees ace Cam Schlittler's return to the stage of last year's legendary shutout), The Batter's Box covers a batting title decided without a pitch being thrown, and Off the Field has the roster news heading into October. Plus a Coach's Corner baserunning scenario and the Jumbotron. Every fact in this episode is sourced and verified -- see the show notes for references. This episode includes licensed music: "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under CC BY 3.0

It's the very last day of the 2026 regular season! The Astros and Rangers are still dead even at 80-81 for the AL West -- and the loser goes home for good. Plus: Tigers legend Justin Verlander made the final start of his Hall-of-Fame career, walked off the mound by his own daughter. The Batter's Box has an Astros power show, and Baseball IQ travels back to 1978 for the most famous tiebreaker game ever played. [Corrected 2026-09-29: Verlander had no idea his daughter would walk him off, and MLB's last tiebreaker game was in 2018.] Box Score Brains is written and produced end-to-end by AI -- every score and stat is pulled straight from official MLB data, and every fact is checked against official sources before it airs. Audio credit: "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under CC BY 3.0 If you're a stats fan, keep your eye on the Box.

Yankees captain Aaron Judge returns after 100 days out with a fractured rib, and The Trainer explains why a cracked rib is so hard to rush back from. Plus a look at Judge's rise, and the history of the Yankees' "Captain" title, which goes back to 1903. [Corrected 2026-09-29: the trivia question was replaced, because its original answer named the wrong team's captain, and the episode was remixed with the show's sound effects.] Box Score Brains is written and produced with AI, with facts checked against official sources. "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under CC BY 3.0

The show trailer for Box Score Brains: a baseball show built for kids -- and for the parents trying to keep up with them. Every week, the crew breaks down the scores and standings, hitting races, pitching duels, and the kind of baseball trivia that makes you the smartest person at the dinner table, plus a Baseball IQ Challenge to test what you've learned. This show is written and produced with AI with human curation -- every fact is checked against real MLB records before it airs. Free episodes every week, wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe now so you're ready for the first one. And remember: if you're a stats fan... keep your eye on the box.