Tampa Bay Rays: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 20

Rays’ Junior Caminero explains his perfect Randy Arozarena tribute in ALCS Game 6

Junior Caminero had one of the coldest moments of the 2026 MLB postseason during the Tampa Bay Rays’ 7-3 win in Game 6 of the ALCS against the Cleveland Guardians.

Yandy Diaz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 20

Rays’ Yandy Diaz celebrates ALCS win with massive Tomahawk steak

The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the ACLS, clinching a World Series berth and eliciting a confident take for the final round from manager Kevin Cash.

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The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

MLB has been awarding the National League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1977 season. How many of the winners can you name in six minutes?

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Freddy Peralta News / Field Level Media / October 20

ALCS notebook: Freddy Peralta nabs MVP honors after second win

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Two days after pitching (briefly) out of the bullpen, Tampa Bay Rays starter Freddy Peralta delivered another effective outing.

Kevin Cash News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 20

Kevin Cash’s post-ALCS comments will have Rays fans booking flights to Milwaukee

The Tampa Bay Rays are headed to the World Series for the third time in franchise history after finishing off the Cleveland Guardians in Game 6 of the ALCS on Monday night, 7-3.

MLB News / Sport Relay / October 20

ALCS: Rays Handle Guardians, Punch Ticket to World Series

The Tampa Bay Rays began the 2026 season with the fifth-longest odds to win the American League pennant, according to ESPN. However, after defeating the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game Six of the ALCS on Monday, the team sits four wins away from its first World Series title in franchise history.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

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The 'Last 30-TD season by NFL team' quiz

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MLB News / EasySportz / October 19

Rays Punch Their Ticket to the World Series With 7-3 Win Over Guardians!

The Tampa Bay Rays are heading to the World Series after defeating the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night.

MLB News / Field Level Media / October 19

Two-run homers send Rays past Guardians in Game 6, into World Series

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Junior Caminero and Yandy Diaz each belted a two-run homer, helping the Tampa Bay Rays advance to the World Series for the third time in franchise history with a 7-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Monday.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 19

Rays Stars Lead Team to World Series Berth Beating Guardians in Game 6

Through the first three games of the ALCS, the Tampa Bay Rays struggled to find much consistency at the plate, with their lineup struggling. Trailing 2-1 entering Game 4, the Rays needed to start building some positive momentum.

Kevin Kelly News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 19

Rays reliever Kevin Kelly saves the day after Guardians load the bases in the 8th inning

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Kevin Kelly escaped a bases-loaded jam in the eighth inning Monday night, preserving a 5-3 lead over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series.

MLB News / DRaysBay / October 19

Let’s go to the World Series!: Rays 7, Guardians 3

It was a big night for the Rays, with the World Series on the line and one win between them and the biggest series of the year. After showing that they finally remembered how to win, they had brought the series against the Guardians to 3-2 and were back home at the Trop hoping to give the hometown crowd an incredible show.

Junior Caminero News / Larry Brown Sports / October 20

Junior Caminero had the craziest pimp job of his clutch Game 6 HR

Junior Caminero rose to the occasion in Game 6 of the ALCS. The Tampa Bay Rays star Caminero stepped up to the plate in the seventh inning of Monday’s game with his team leading the Cleveland Guardians 3-1.

Chandler Simpson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 19

Watch Rays’ Chandler Simpson turn on the jets for eye-popping playoffs milestone

The Tampa Bay Rays led the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 as of the sixth inning of Game 6 of the ALCS, on a day when former Twins catcher AJ Pierzynski had an outlandish comment on DH Yandy Diaz.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 19

Freddy Peralta's Game 6 performance leads Rays to World Series

Freddy Peralta's dominant Game 6 performance leads Rays to World Series

The Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians faced off in a critical ALCS Game 6 on Monday. The Rays' pitching has helped carry the team deep into the postseason, as Drew Rasmussen has maintained a dominant 1.29 ERA.

Rays' bats come alive as they even ALCS against Guardians

Guardians burned by massive fielding blunder in Game 4 loss

Drew Rasmussen leads Rays to pivotal Game 5 victory over Guardians

Brewers closer to first World Series championship in franchise history

Brewers NLCS sweep may not mean World Series championship

Why the Brewers-Rays World Series matchup is special

MLB News / EasySportz / October 19

Rays Look to Clinch World Series Berth in ALCS Game 6 Against Guardians

The Tampa Bay Rays are one victory away from reaching the World Series as they prepare to host the Cleveland Guardians in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night.

Yandy Diaz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 19

Why AJ Pierzynski called Rays’ Yandy Diaz ‘crazy’ before ALCS Game 6

The Tampa Bay Rays currently hold a 3-2 AL Championship Series (ALCS) advantage over the Cleveland Guardians. Winners of Games 4 and 5 in Cleveland over the weekend, the Rays look to complete an ALCS win in Monday night’s Game 6.

Drew Rasmussen News / Lindy's Sports / October 19

Should Rays ace Drew Rasmussen win AL Cy Young award?

Following the end of the regular season three weeks ago, 30 BBBWA media members sent back their ballot for AL Cy Young award. A majority of those ballots, if not all of them, likely contained Cam Schlittler as the top choice with others like Drew Rasmussen and Gavin Williams getting second and third-place votes.

Freddy Peralta News / Field Level Media / October 19

Freddy Peralta, Rays look to finish off Guardians, reach World Series

CLEVELAND -- Starting pitcher Nick Martinez passed the baton to Drew Rasmussen. Now, it's up to Freddy Peralta to finish the job and take the Tampa Bay Rays to the World Series.

MLB News / EasySportz / October 19

Rays Take Control of ALCS With Gritty Game 5 Victory Over Guardians

The Tampa Bay Rays are one win away from reaching the World Series after defeating the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series on Sunday.

Drew Rasmussen News / Yardbarker / October 18

Drew Rasmussen leads Rays to pivotal Game 5 victory over Guardians

The right-hander helped lead the team to a 3-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians.

Rays' bats come alive as they even ALCS against Guardians

Guardians burned by massive fielding blunder in Game 4 loss

Brewers move one step closer to first World Series championship

Red Sox could lose Sonny Gray to free agency

Three questions for the Toronto Blue Jays this offseason

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 15

A long-frustrated fan base is guaranteed to experience World Series glory

Whether the Brewers end up playing the Cleveland Guardians or Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series, somebody is going to experience something new.

Brewers move one step closer to first World Series championship in franchise history

Shohei Ohtani finally broke out of his slump with monster HR — but Dodgers still lost

Guardians ace Gavin Williams makes postseason history in Game 3 victory

Uncertain forecast affects ALCS Game 4 pitching plans for Guardians, Rays

The 'Active 150-hit MLB seasons' quiz

Gavin Williams News / Yardbarker / October 15

Guardians ace Gavin Williams makes postseason history in Game 3 victory

Cleveland Guardians ace Gavin Williams made postseason history in his team's 3-2 Game 3 victory against the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday.

Guardians use dominant pitching to edge Rays, take 2-1 series lead

Uncertain forecast affects ALCS Game 4 pitching plans for Guardians, Rays

Dave Roberts' Blake Snell decision vindicates Kevin Cash years later

2026 American League Gold Glove finalists announced

The 'MLB K-leaders by league' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 15

Dave Roberts' Blake Snell decision vindicates Kevin Cash years later

When Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell clubbed their back-to-back home runs in the top of the seventh inning on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers, helping the Milwaukee Brewers roll to a 6-2 win and a 3-0 lead in the National League Championship Series, it no doubt set off wild celebrations across Wisconsin.

Brewers push Dodgers to the brink with NLCS Game 3 win

Jackson Chourio had Joe Davis flustered with first-pitch HR in Game 3

Pat Murphy gets ripped for his strange decision in NLCS Game 3

The '2026 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

Jose Ramirez News / Yardbarker / October 14