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Yandy Diaz News / Baseball Now / October 20

Rays Down Guardians In ALCS, Clinch AL Pennant

Yandy Diaz was right. Following the Tampa Bay Rays' 3-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 5 of the ALCS on Sunday, Diaz declared that the Rays would end the series at Tropicana Field on Monday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 20

Biggest question facing Brewers, Rays heading into World Series

After a memorable 2026 Major League Baseball season, two franchises with zero World Series titles between them will meet in a Fall Classic that could well be decided by which rotation's biggest question gets the most unfavorable answer.

Why the Brewers-Rays World Series matchup is special

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

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

Junior Caminero News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 20

Rays' Junior Caminero Has Signature October Moment in ALCS

Despite being down in the ALCS two games to one and on the road for two more, the Tampa Bay Rays found a way to come all the way back and win three straight

Jake Bauers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Legends On Deck / October 20

Rays Capture AL Pennant as Peralta, Caminero and Díaz Send Tampa Bay to World Series

The Tampa Bay Rays are American League champions, finishing off the Cleveland Guardians with a 7–3 victory Monday, October 19, at Tropicana Field. Tampa Bay claimed the ALCS four games to two, turning a 2–1 series deficit into three consecutive victories and earning its third World Series appearance.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 20

Unique Rays stat hasn’t been seen since 2002

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

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 20

Why the Rays don’t have what it takes to beat Brewers in the World Series

The Tampa Bay Rays have earned their place in the World Series. But earning a chance at a championship and having the tools to finish the job are two different things.

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.

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.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

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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Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 20

Rays superstar Junior Caminero pays Randy Arozarena with perfect homage after Game 6 blast

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero delivered more than a crucial home run on Monday night, paying tribute to former teammate Randy Arozarena during Game 6 of the American League Championship Series.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / October 20

2026 MLB Daily Recap: Rays Win ALCS, Advance to World Series

Before Game 6 of the 2026 ALCS, Rays 1B/DH Yandy Diaz guaranteed a win. And that prophecy turned out to be true. Tampa Bay closed out the 2026 ALCS with a victory over the Guardians, taking the series four games to two.

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.

Tampa Bay Rays 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.

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.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Baseball Now / October 19

Rays Star Makes Bold Prediction For ALCS Game 6

As far as Yandy Diaz is concerned, the ALCS is over. “It's a great opportunity. All of us are thinking of it,” Díaz said through interpreter Kevin Vera following Sunday's Game 5 victory by the Tampa Bay Rays.

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.

Drew Rasmussen News / Yardbarker / October 18