Spanning a chaotic season of trades and releases, journeyman Jake Woodford secured a World Series ring by pitching for both the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers.

Reliever Jake Woodford secured a championship ring before the first pitch of the Fall Classic, thanks to a nomadic season spent with both World Series contenders.

PHOENIX — The World Series is right around the corner, with the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays looking to win their first championship — while one former Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher is guaranteed to win his first no matter who comes out on top. Aug 12, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Jake Woodford (41) comes on to pitch against the Texas Rangers during the fourth inning at Globe Life Field.

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The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays will meet in the World Series, and regardless of who wins, this pitcher will win a ring.

One MLB pitcher is guaranteed a championship ring, no matter who wins.

A World Series ring can be the achievement of a baseball lifetime. Players who pick up a glove and a ball when they can hardly walk get the chance to be recognized as champions at the highest level of the sport. For Jake Woodford, the 2026 World Series comes with an odd guarantee: He’s lined […] The post This Player Gets World Series Ring No Matter if Brewers or Rays Win appeared first on HEAVY.

Including Jake Woodford, who appeared for both the Rays and Brewers this year, a look at the players who made it into a 2026 game for Milwaukee.

On Friday afternoon, the Tampa Bay Rays made a handful of roster moves. One of them included a pitcher who has logged a handful of innings for the Milwaukee Brewers this season. Speaking to the Milwaukee Brewers right now, their final series of the year is against the St. Louis Cardinals, and they will have […] The post Recent Milwaukee Brewers Player Suddenly Cut by New Team appeared first on HEAVY.