Sources Tell Jeff Passan

The Milwaukee Brewers just won their first World Series in franchise history, but the stories behind their championship run might be even better than the title itself.

Jeff Passan takes us inside Milwaukee's remarkable season, from the young stars and roster decisions that have turned the Brewers into a small-market powerhouse to the clubhouse chemistry that helped them take down baseball's biggest spenders.

Plus, Jeff shares the emotional moment he witnessed between brothers William and Willson Contreras, Christian Yelich's bold World Series prediction and the story behind the Brewers' now-infamous "rally heaters" tradition — including how a little investigative reporting led to one unforgettable championship celebration.

Finally, Jeff reflects on what made this Brewers team so special, what's next for Milwaukee and the looming labor battle that could threaten baseball's future.

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Joe Davis joins Jeff Passan ahead of a historic World Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays, with both teams looking to capture their first championship in franchise history.

After watching Milwaukee take down the Dodgers in the NLCS, Joe shares his biggest takeaways from the series before turning his attention to the World Series matchup. Where do the Brewers have the edge? What advantages could help the Rays pull off a championship run? Joe and Jeff break down what each team brings to the table, the keys to the series and what it will take to win it all.

Plus, Joe gives a behind-the-scenes look at preparing to call the World Series, the pressure of delivering a historic call and what he's most excited about heading into the Fall Classic.

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Garrett Mitchell joins Jeff Passan to take us inside Milwaukee’s incredible postseason run and the confidence that has fueled this team all October. From his clutch Game 4 home run to proving the doubters wrong, Garrett shares what makes this Brewers team special and why they believed they could get here all along. He also reflects on his relationship with the legendary Bob Uecker, the impact of Pat Murphy, and what bringing a World Series title to Milwaukee would mean to the city.

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Why has hitting been so difficult this postseason? Joey Votto and Alex Bregman join Jeff Passan for a deep dive into the art of hitting and how the evolution of pitching has changed the game.

Two of baseball’s sharpest hitting minds go back and forth on everything from rising fastball velocities in the postseason and changing pitch angles to making adjustments mid-at-bat. They also dig into this postseason specifically, including Shohei Ohtani's struggles while dealing with an injury, and Bregman breaks down his toughest at-bat of the playoffs. Plus, is timing in hitting actually a thing? What do all great hitters have in common? And has the evolution of pitching ultimately made baseball better?

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The Division Series are heating up, and Brian Anderson joins Jeff Passan to break down all four matchups.

They start in the American League, where the Rays look to build on a 1-0 series lead against the Yankees, while the White Sox try to do the same against the Guardians. Then, they head to the NL, where the Brewers have a chance to close out the Padres in Game 3, and the Braves and Dodgers battle for control of a series tied at 1-1.

Jeff and BA break down what they’ve seen so far, the biggest storylines in each matchup, and what to watch as the Division Series continue.

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Jeff Passan breaks down the entire postseason field, starting with every Wild Card Series matchup: Red Sox-Yankees, White Sox-Astros, Cubs-Padres and Phillies-Braves.

Then, we look ahead to the four teams that earned a bye and are waiting in the Division Series — the Dodgers and Brewers in the NL, and the Rays and Guardians in the AL.

Which Wild Card teams are built to make a run? What should we expect from baseball’s top seeds? And what could define the road to the World Series?

Everything you need to know as the road to the World Series begins.

(0:00) Welcome to Sources Tell Jeff Passan

(0:25) Playoff preview 

(0:47) Red Sox vs. Yankees Preview 

(10:38) White Sox vs. Astros Preview

(22:18) Cubs vs. Padres Preview

(32:49) Phillies vs. Braves Preview

(46:26) NL Top Seeds: Dodgers, Brewers

(57:03) AL Top Seeds: Rays, Guardians

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Ten years after the death of José Fernández, Jeff Passan sits down with two of his former teammates, Christian Yelich and Dee Strange-Gordon, to remember the person behind one of baseball’s most unforgettable stars.

Christian and Dee share stories about what José was like as a teammate and friend, from his arrival in the big leagues and the joy and energy he brought to the clubhouse to the moments that still make them smile today. They also reflect on the devastating day they learned of his death and the emotions of returning to the ballpark without him — including the Marlins’ first game back, when Dee led off with a home run and left everyone in the ballpark stunned by a moment that felt almost impossible.

Jeff also reflects on José’s complicated legacy and why, 10 years later, he believes more can be done to remember the extraordinary mark Fernández made on the Marlins, Miami and the game of baseball.

A conversation about José Fernández — the player, teammate, friend and person they knew — and why his memory still matters 10 years later.

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Jeff Passan asked all 30 MLB owners for an interview about baseball's looming labor war. He got 30 nos. So he answers the biggest questions himself — the ones ownership won't touch on the record.

MLB is pushing for its first salary cap in over 30 years, and the MLBPA has called the league's proposal "the worst system for players in any of the major sports — and it's not close." With the CBA set to expire and a lockout looking more likely by the week, Jeff breaks down what a cap would actually fix, who benefits, and why a full season could disappear in 2027 the way one did in hockey in 2004-05.

Along the way: a hard look at the Dodgers' payroll and luxury tax spending compared to the rest of the league, the legal nuclear options both sides are sitting on, the ghost of 1994, and how close baseball is to a shutdown nobody in charge wants to talk about.

Five questions. Zero owners willing to answer them. One very real chance the game stops.

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MLB expansion is on the horizon. So who gets a team?

Jeff Passan is joined by representatives from six cities hoping to land an MLB team — Montreal, Nashville, Portland, Salt Lake City, Raleigh and Orlando — and gives each of them the chance to make their case. Why is their city ready for Major League Baseball? What would a new team look like? And which pitch is the most convincing?

Six cities. A limited number of spots. Let the expansion pitches begin.

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September is one of the most special times on the baseball calendar. For players grinding away in the minor leagues, it’s a month when anything can happen — and the dream of reaching the big leagues can suddenly feel a whole lot closer.

This week, I’m celebrating September baseball through three remarkable stories: John Paciorek, who went 3-for-3 in his only MLB game and finished with a perfect 1.000 batting average; Brian Jeroloman, who was called up by the Blue Jays in 2011 but never got into a major league game; and Matt Buschmann, who joins me to share his own unforgettable September baseball story.

Three very different journeys — and a reminder of the hope and possibility that September brings to baseball.

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