How the Brewers Built a World Series Champion Team | Sources Tell Jeff Passan

The Milwaukee Brewers just won their first World Series in franchise history, but the stories behind their championship run might be even better than the title itself. Jeff Passan takes us inside Milwaukee's remarkable season, from the young stars and roster decisions that have turned the Brewers into a small-market powerhouse to the clubhouse chemistry that helped them take down baseball's biggest spenders. Plus, Jeff shares the emotional moment he witnessed between brothers William and Willson Contreras, Christian Yelich's bold World Series prediction and the story behind the Brewers' now-infamous "rally heaters" tradition — including how a little investigative reporting led to one unforgettable championship celebration. Finally, Jeff reflects on what made this Brewers team so special, what's next for Milwaukee and the looming labor battle that could threaten baseball's future. Time Codes: 0:00 Welcome to Sources Tell Jeff Passan 0:30 Biggest Takeaways From Brewers WS Run 2:00 Brewers Are A Small-Market Powerhouse 5:10 Brewers Have A Top Farm System In MLB 5:58 William And Willson Contreras' Special Brotherly Bond 8:13 How Will Free Agency Impact The Brewers' Roster? 9:30 Brewers Could Be A Thorn In The Dodgers' Side 11:25 Christian Yelich predicts winning WS 12:36 Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em 14:20 Baseball's Long History With Cigarettes 17:05 Unmasking The Brewers' "Rally Heaters" Ringleader 20:37 The Beauty Of Covering The World Series 21:45 One Last Rally Heater 26:45 Milwaukee's Memorable 2026 Season A Special Thank You From Sources Tell Jeff Passan What's Next For Sources Tell Jeff Passan? 31:20 Will There Be Baseball In 2027? 32:20 See you soon ✔️ Subscribe to ESPN Unlimited: https://plus.espn.com/ #ESPN #MLB