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MLB News / Sport Relay / October 18
Rays Take ALCS Lead over Guardians 
The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians, 3–1, Sunday evening at Progressive Field in Cleveland to claim a 3–2 lead in the ALCS. Yandy Diaz delivered two hits on the day, giving the Rays a bit of momentum.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Sport Relay / October 18
Despite Roster Changes, Rays’ Approach Remains the Same
From afar, the Tampa Bay Rays’ current roster looks vastly different from its 2020 counterpart. However, while many of the team’s key players might be in a different uniform, the team’s makeup and philosophy have remained the same.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / October 18
Rays Take Control of ALCS After Pivotal Game 5 Win
The Tampa Bay Rays take their first lead of the American League Championship Series. With a 3-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field, they take a 3-2 lead back to Tampa Bay.
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?
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.
Aces Gonna Ace: Rays 3, Guardians 1
The entire weekend has been an emotional rollercoaster for the team as well as the fanbase. Tampa Bay went into Friday down two games to one after Cleveland’s pitchers neutralized the big three bats.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 18
Rays a win closer to World Series after ALCS Game 5 win vs. Guardians
The Tampa Bay Rays are one game away from making the World Series after beating the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 in Game 5 of the ALCS on Sunday night. Tampa Bay flourished as one of the best squads in the American League.
Drew Rasmussen News / Field Level Media / October 18
Drew Rasmussen pitches Rays to 3-2 ALCS series lead over Guardians
CLEVELAND -- Yandy Diaz had three hits and a run, and Drew Rasmussen carried a shutout into the sixth inning as the Tampa Bay Rays moved within one win of the World Series, beating the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series on Sunday.
MLB 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.
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.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 18
Rays Offense Finally Comes Alive to Even ALCS With Guardians
The Tampa Bay Rays had been sputtering through the first three games of their ALCS matchup with the Cleveland Guardians, losing two out of the first three games.
Drew Rasmussen News / TWSN / October 18
The Tampa Bay Rays’ World Series Push Runs Through Drew Rasmussen
The Tampa Bay Rays ended up securing the victory in Game 4 of the American League Championship, leading to the series now being tied 2-2. For Game 5, the stakes are higher for Tampa Bay as a win would now put them with needing just one more to reach the World Series.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / October 18
Kevin Cash Explains Surprising Freddy Peralta Move After Win Over Guardians
Kevin Cash turned to Freddy Peralta out of the bullpen as the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series on Saturday.
Jonathan Aranda News / Field Level Media / October 17
Jonathan Aranda's 3-hit night leads Rays past Guardians, ties ALCS 2-2
CLEVELAND -- Jonathan Aranda had three hits, drove in two and scored the go-ahead run on Junior Caminero's sixth-inning double as the Tampa Bay Rays evened the American League Championship Series with a 7-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 4 on Saturday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 18
Rays' bats come alive as they even ALCS against Guardians
The ALCS is now essentially a best-of-three.
The '2nd-most HRs in one season by team' quiz
How many of the players who have hit the second-most home runs in one season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
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.
MLB 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.
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.
Jose Ramirez News / Yardbarker / October 14
Jose Ramirez reacts to nightmare fourth inning in Game 2 ALCS loss to Rays
Ramirez's pair of brutal mistakes in the bottom of the fourth inning led to the Rays scoring three runs.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 14
Freddy Peralta should be even happier he's no longer a Met after leading Rays to win over Guardians in Game 2 of ALCS
Peralta pounded his chest as he exited the mound in his final inning. Consider that an emotional release from a pitcher who was once considered one of Major League Baseball's most underwhelming players.
Jose Ramirez News / Yardbarker / October 13
Guardians' Jose Ramirez on verge of setting a franchise playoff record
A member of the Cleveland Guardians has a chance to make franchise history on Tuesday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 13
Guardians explode for 14 hits, seven runs in ALCS Game 1 win over Rays
Less than a week ago, the Cleveland Guardians were down 2-0 in the ALDS and on the brink of a disappointing postseason exit.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / October 12
Rays confirm top starter not returning for postseason
If the Tampa Bay Rays are going to win their first World Series title, they will have to do so without Shane McClanahan.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 11
Biggest question facing Guardians, Rays heading into ALCS
The Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays took very different paths to get to the American League Championship Series. Now, with the ALCS opening up on Monday night at Tropicana Field, we will soon see which path to this round provides an advantage.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 8
Rays' Victor Mesa Jr. reflects on his tiebreaking home run against Max Fried
Thanks to Mesa's heroics, the Rays have advanced to the American League Championship Series (ALCS).
Victor Mesa Jr. News / Yardbarker / October 8
Rays' Victor Mesa Jr. becomes hero in ALDS clincher
Less than a year removed from being designated for assignment, Mesa Jr. played hero in the ALDS.
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