What happened: The Milwaukee Brewers lead the series 3-0 against the Tampa Bay Rays as the clubs prepare for their next postseason matchup. Jon Heyman noted that Tampa Bay's lopsided deficit against a smaller-market Milwaukee club casts the New York Yankees' earlier postseason elimination by the small-market Rays in a harsher light.

Why it matters: New York entered the offseason evaluating roster changes after falling to an American League East rival, only to see that rival fall behind in the World Series. Milwaukee's command of the matchup underscores how roster construction and postseason execution have outweighed market size this postseason.

What to watch: Upcoming: Milwaukee Brewers at Tampa Bay Rays, with first pitch scheduled for Tue Oct 27 at 8:00 PM ET.