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Shane McClanahan News / Field Level Media / October 11
Rays LHP Shane McClanahan ruled out for rest of postseason
Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan will not be on the team's roster for the remainder of the postseason, manager Kevin Cash announced during his media session on Sunday.
MLB News / Field Level Media / October 11
Rays rested, ready for ALCS battle vs. Guardians
Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash found himself addressing the rest-versus-rust debate for the second time this postseason. Cash's top-seeded team earned a bye before facing the rival New York Yankees in the American League Division Series.
The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz
Can you name every MLB player to hit at least three home runs in multiple postseasons in eight minutes?
Tampa Bay Rays News / ESPN / October 11
Rays, Guardians take contrasting paths to ALCS: 'Age-old debate, rest vs. rust' 
The Guardians head into the ALCS after a whirlwind Game 5 and flight to St. Petersburg, while the Rays will start the series coming off four days of rest.
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 11
Rays Unsurprisingly Viewed as Overwhelming ALCS Favorites
The Tampa Bay Rays will face the Cleveland Guardians in the ALCS, with the American League pennant and a trip to the World Series on the line. In the ALDS, the Rays defeated the New York Yankees, sweeping their AL East rivals in three games.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / October 11
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.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 11
Shane McClanahan Ruled Out For Rest Of Postseason
The Rays had been hoping to get erstwhile ace Shane McClanahan back at some point in the playoffs. That’s no longer a possibility. Per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, McClanahan has been ruled out for the remainder of the postseason.
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.
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Baseball Now / October 9
Rays Closer Riding Historic Postseason Run
The Tampa Bay Rays were the best team in the American League this year, and their closer was a big reason why. Bryan Baker suddenly emerged as one of the best closers in baseball this season, going 4-2 with a 1.44 ERA and leading the Majors with 41 saves.
Junior Caminero News / Larry Brown Sports / October 8
Junior Caminero trolls Yankees after Rays advance to ALCS
The Tampa Bay Rays completed a three-game sweep of the New York Yankees on Wednesday night in the Bronx. The Rays won the ALDS in three games to advance to the ALCS, and All-Star slugger Junior Caminero had a perfect motion to troll the fans at Yankee Stadium.
The 'MLB annual save leaders since 2008' quiz
How many of MLB's annual league leaders in saves since the 2008 season can you name in five minutes?
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).
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 8
Yankees stars offer staunch support for Aaron Boone despite ALDS flop
Frustrated Yankees fans chanted for owner Hal Steinbrenner to fire Boone after the Rays earned a 4-3 win in the Bronx on Wednesday.
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 8
History nearly repeats itself as Yankees' season ends in game that featured pivotal fan interference call
The New York Yankees are officially going home after losing a do-or-die Game 3 Wednesday night in the Bronx against the Tampa Bay Rays.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 7
Rays' Nick Martinez can put end to Yankees season
Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Nick Martinez knows what’s at stake Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / October 6
Max Fried addresses ALDS Game 3 plans with his baby on the way
The New York Yankees are down 2-0 to the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALDS, and Aaron Boone is rolling with Max Fried for Game 3 on Wednesday.
Aaron Boone News / Yardbarker / October 6
Aaron Boone on Yankees' ride home from Tampa Bay: 'It's gut check time'
Monday’s 5-2 loss to the Rays put the Yankees down 2-0 in the best-of-five American League Division Series, with little room left to recover.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 5
Tropicana Field catwalk helps Rays early in Game 2 of ALDS
The catwalk at Tropicana Field ended up helping the Tampa Bay Rays in the top of the second inning of Game 2 of the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 5
Yankees' pitching plans for Games 3 and 4 of ALDS revealed
The New York Yankees have revealed their pitching plans for Game 3 and a potential Game 4 of the American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / October 4
Why Chandler Simpson is Rays' most improved player
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- If Major League Baseball had a Most Improved Player Award, Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Chandler Simpson would be on top of the list. It was May 30, 2025.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 4
Freddy Peralta hopes to follow in Drew Rasmussen's footsteps in Game 2 of ALDS
Minutes after watching teammate Drew Rasmussen win a 1-0 thriller over the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Saturday night, Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Freddy Peralta was informed that he was pitching Game 2 of the series on Monday.
Drew Rasmussen News / Yardbarker / October 3
Rays' Drew Rasmussen flirts with no-hitter in Game 1 of ALDS against Yankees
The New York Yankees offense was no match against Tampa Bay Rays ace Drew Rasmussen in Game 1 of the ALDS on Saturday.
Freddy Peralta News / Yardbarker / September 29
Rays' Freddy Peralta named AL Pitcher of the Month for September
Peralta produced quite the turnaround in September and has now been recognized for that performance.
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