What happened: Hall of Fame pitcher Mariano Rivera praised Milwaukee's championship run, comparing the Brewers' collective resilience to the late-1990s New York Yankees. Rivera said watching the team was a relief for baseball fans, noting Milwaukee was built to win and never gave up.

Why it matters: The comparison links Milwaukee to a Yankees dynasty that won three consecutive World Series titles between 1998 and 2000. Rivera served as the bullpen anchor for that New York core throughout its championship era.

What to watch: Milwaukee enters the winter navigating free agency and roster retention following its first title.