Impressionist Stakes
Milwaukee and Tampa Bay Art Museums Put Monet Paintings on the Line in a World Series Wager
The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays are facing off in the 2026 World Series, and the Commissioner's Trophy isn't the only prize at stake. Art museums in both hometowns have placed a friendly bet on the outcome, with Monet paintings as the wager. Call it the most refined trash talk in baseball history.
Smithsonian Magazine ↗️