World Series bets: Milwaukee leaders place friendly wagers
1982 Brewers team members talk about World Series
We heard from Jerry Augustine, Cecil Cooper, Larry Hisle and Robin Yount. The players on the 1982 Brewers team say the loss to the Cardinals still stings and while Harvey's Wallbangers and today's club are separated by more than four decades, and it's a different game, they said they see similarities between their World Series team and the club set to take on the rays on Friday.
MILWAUKEE - The competition between the Brewers and Rays isn't just on the diamond, it's also playing out between Milwaukee and St. Petersburg.
Mayor vs. Mayor
What's on the line:
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson posted a video Friday. If the Brewers win, St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch will have to cruise around his city in a Brewers jersey. If the Rays win, Johnson will wear Rays gear around Milwaukee. The mayors are also raising money for United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County and Step Up, St. Pete!
Archbishop vs. Bishop
What's on the line:
Milwaukee Archbishop Jeffrey Grob and St. Petersburg Bishop Gregory Parkes placed a friendly wager on the World Series. If the Brewers win, Parkes will make a donation to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and send a box of his hand-rolled, episcopal cigars. If the Rays win, Grob will make a donation to Catholic Charities of Saint Petersburg and send Bunzel's Meat Market brats to Florida.
Art Museum vs. Museum of Fine Arts
What's on the line:
Monet paintings are on the line for the Milwaukee Art Museum and Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg. If the Brewers win, Milwaukee gets Effect of Fog, London, 1904 from St. Petersburg. If the Rays win, St. Petersburg gets Waterloo Bridge, Sunlight Effect from Milwaukee.
When do the Brewers play?
Timeline:
The World Series will air on FOX and stream on FOX ONE. Join FOX6 for live, local, all-day coverage every World Series game day on FOX LOCAL.
- Game 1 @ MIL: Friday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. CT
- Game 2 @ MIL: Saturday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. CT
- Game 3 @ TB: Monday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. CT
- Game 4 @ TB: Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. CT
- Game 5 @ TB: Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. CT (if needed)
- Game 6 @ MIL: Friday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. CT (if needed)
- Game 7 @ MIL: Saturday, Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. CT (if needed)
Brewers World Series Coverage
Dig deeper:
FOX6 News has shared stories throughout the Milwaukee Brewers' postseason run. Follow the links below to read and watch more coverage of the Crew, and find complete coverage of the team here or on our YouTube channel.
- Where to watch the Brewers in the World Series
- See the Brewers roster for the 2026 World Series
- What to know about travel, parking and tailgates for the World Series
- Stats behind the Brewers' historic season: What the numbers show
- 1982 Brewers reflect on pennant, this year's Crew
The Source: Information in this story is from the City of Milwaukee, Archdiocese of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Art Museum.