Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Freddy Peralta celebrates the last out in the top of the fifth inning in Game 2 of an American League Championship Series baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians in St. Petersburg, Fla. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Houston Astros pitcher Peter Lambert (38) hands the ball to manager Joe Espada, right, after being pulled during the third inning of a baseball game against the Athletics Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall)

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada looks to the field before a baseball game against the Athletics, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada interviews with media before a baseball game against the Athletics, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)

Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras shares a light moment with teammates during a workout ahead of Game 3 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Milwaukee Brewers' Jackson Chourio walks across the field during a workout ahead of Game 3 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell speaks during a news conference ahead of Game 3 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out during the sixth inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League Championship Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)