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On YouTubePetey Halpin flips the script on the Rays in ALCS Game 3: Rays 2, Guardians 3 
Some at-bats flip a game on its head. Petey Halpin knew it. So did everyone else. Halpin launched a two-run homer off Griffin Jax in the fifth inning, punctuated it with a bat flip that quickly became the image of the game and turned a one-run Tampa Bay Rays lead into a 3-2 Cleveland Guardians lead that never moved again.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 16
Game 4 of ALCS Between Rays, Guardians Gets Postponed
With both the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians hoping to play Game 4 of the ALCS on Friday night, Mother Nature had some other plans. Following
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 16
Game 4 of ALCS Between Rays, Guardians Will Be Delayed Due to Bad Weather
As the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians get set for Game 4 of the ALCS, the two teams are going to have to wait a little bit longer before they square off. Through three games, this has been a fun series so far between the two remaining teams in the AL.
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?
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 16
Rays Make Major Change to Lineup Ahead of Game 4 of ALCS
The Tampa Bay Rays are entering Friday night trailing the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 in the ALCS. With another game coming up on the road, the struggling Rays’ offense will have a new look. Following a few bad games offensively to start the ALCS, Tampa Bay is well aware that they need to score more runs in order to win.
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.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 16
3 Rays Players Who Need To Step up Against Guardians
The Tampa Bay Rays are facing their first adversity of the postseason in the ALCS against the Cleveland Guardians. After sweeping the New York Yankees in their ALDS matchup and not trailing once, the Rays have been defeated by the Guardians twice in three games.
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?
Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / October 16
Rays salary arbitration projections for 2027
We take a break from your regularly scheduled playoff baseball to talk about 2027. Assuming there is no lockout and baseball proceeds as usual, MLB Trade Rumors have dropped their projections for salary arbitration results for players next season, of which the Rays currently have a whopping 17 eligible.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 16
Rays Need More From Key Slugger Offensively to Win ALCS
The Tampa Bay Rays suffered a tough loss in a pivotal Game 3 of the ALCS, and now there has to be a reason to be concerned. Coming into the ALCS, the Rays were the team that was expected to win following having the best record in the league.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / October 14
ALCS Game 3 start time moved up due to weather
The start time for Thursday's Game 3 of the American League Championship Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Guardians has been moved up five hours due to forecasted rain in the Cleveland area.
The '2026 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz
How many of the pitchers given the honor of starting the first game of the MLB season for each team in 2026 can you name in five minutes?
MLB 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.
MLB 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.
Junior Caminero News / Field Level Media / October 13
ALCS notebook: Rays 3B Junior Caminero OK after on-field collision
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Rays' postseason hopes apparently did not crash like Junior Caminero and outfielder Jonny DeLuca down the left field foul line in the ninth inning of the American League Championship Series opener on Monday.
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.
Bryan Baker News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 12
How The Rays Turned Bryan Baker Into An All-Star Closer
The Rays entered the 2026 season with an unsettled closer situation for the first time in years. Manager Kevin Cash’s fickle ninth-inning usage ended when Pete Fairbanks emerged.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / October 12
Rays drop LHP Garrett Cleavinger in single change to ALCS roster
The Tampa Bay Rays made one change to their American League Championship Series on Monday by dropping left-hander Garrett Cleavinger. The Rays will stick with the same 12-pitcher staff they had during the AL Division Series and add rookie right-hander Brody Hopkins.
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
Guardians vs Rays: Breaking down the 2026 season series
The 2026 American League Championship Series is officially set, and it will be between the AL Central champion Cleveland Guardians and the AL East champion Tampa Bay Rays.
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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