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Tampa Bay Rays News / Viral Sports News / October 23
Tampa Bay Rays Add 32-Year-Old Pitcher Before World Series
The Tampa Bay Rays have activated left-handed reliever Garrett Cleavinger and added him to their World Series roster, with right-hander Brody Hopkins removed in the corresponding move, via the MLB transaction log.
Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / October 23
Tampa Bay Rays finalize World Series roster 
The Tampa Bay Rays are ready to face the Milwaukee Brewers in the World Series as they have announced their roster of 26 players for the Fall Classic.
The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz
How many of the World Series Game 1 starters from both leagues since 1996 can you name in five minutes?
The 'World Series managers' quiz
How many of the managers of the World Series teams from the 21st century can you name in six minutes?
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 23
Rays ace Drew Rasmussen’s reaction to Nick Martinez starting Game 1 of World Series
The Tampa Bay Rays picked Drew Rasmussen as their starter for Games 1 of the ALDS and ALCS. However, in a bit of a surprise move, the Rays are rolling with Nick Martinez as their starter for Game 1 of the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday.
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 / Yardbarker / October 23
Q&A: Baseball Hall of Famer John Smoltz previews the World Series
Baseball Hall of Famer John Smoltz will have the best seat in the house starting Friday night at American Family Field. This will be his 11th World Series as an analyst for FOX as the Milwaukee Brewers face the Tampa Bay Rays.
Tampa Bay Rays News / EssentiallySports / October 23
'Going to Help Me Get Better': Rays’ $8M Star Makes Feelings Clear on Future Ahead of Free Agency
A 4.99 ERA with the New York Mets almost derailed Freddy Peralta’s entire season. But he’s now an ALCS MVP with a 0.75 ERA in 12 innings, while a World Series appearance awaits him against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Junior Caminero News / EssentiallySports / October 23
23YO Rays’ Star Strikes Brewers’ Scoreboard During Batting Practice Ahead of World Series
Junior Caminero went 36 postseason plate appearances without a home run before delivering the 2-run blast that sent Tampa Bay to the World Series. Now, the 23-year-old faces a Milwaukee Brewers pitching staff that has made scoring difficult throughout October.
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.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / October 22
Rays making calculated gamble in delaying ace to begin World Series
MILWAUKEE -- Drew Rasmussen has been the epitome of an ace for the Tampa Bay Rays this postseason. In three playoff starts, the right-hander is 2-0 with a 1.29 ERA, allowing three runs over 21 innings, striking out 23 and walking three.
Freddy Peralta News / Baseball Now / October 22
Freddy Peralta Sends Message To Rays Front Office Ahead Of Free Agency
Before the season began, the Milwaukee Brewers traded Freddy Peralta to the New York Mets. The trade itself should not have come as too much of a surprise, as he was one year away from free agency, and the Brewers had done the same with Corbin Burnes, Devin Williams and Josh Hader.
MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / October 22
Brewers Face Key Game 1 Lineup Decision Against Rays' Nick Martinez
With Game 1 of the World Series approaching, it seemed like the obvious option for the Tampa Bay Rays would be to start ace Drew Rasmussen. That's not what th e Rays are doing, though.
Chandler Simpson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 22
Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson predicted to hit first career home run in World Series vs. Brewers
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson is the subject of a bold home run prediction ahead of Friday’s World Series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 22
Rays’ Kevin Cash explains decision to start Nick Martinez over Drew Rasmussen in World Series Game 1
The Tampa Bay Rays are clear underdogs in the 2026 World Series to the Milwaukee Brewers. The series begins Friday in Milwaukee at Miller Park, and the Rays are going to have to win at least one game on the road if they are going to win the World Series.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Baseball Now / October 22
Rays Not Starting Drew Rasmussen In Game 1 of World Series
The Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers will play Game 1 of the World Series on Friday, and it will be Jacob Misiorowski facing off against Nick Martinez.
Nick Martinez News / Yardbarker / October 22
Rays make surprising decision, name Nick Martinez Game 1 starter for World Series
Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash has surprisingly named Nick Martinez to start Game 1 of the 2026 World Series on Friday night.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 22
Rays vs. Brewers: Revisiting each game of the season series
While it was nearly seven months ago, let's dive into all three games of the Brewers' series victory over the Rays from earlier this season.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / October 22
Rays Weigh Pitching Plan Ahead of World Series Game 1 vs Brewers
The Tampa Bay Rays could have a surprise in store for their World Series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers as they consider their options for Game 1 on Friday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 21
Brewers are in the World Series, and Bob Uecker should be calling it
For 54 seasons, Bob Uecker was the sound of summer in Wisconsin.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Viral Sports News / October 21
Tampa Bay Rays Pitcher Suddenly Retires
Tampa Bay Rays left-handed pitcher Jackson Lancaster has retired from professional baseball, according to the MiLB transaction log. The 27-year-old was placed on the voluntarily retired list on Oct.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 21
Five potential difference-makers in the 2026 World Series
Before the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays meet in only the second Fall Classic of the last 100 years between teams seeking a first World Series title, here are five players who can swing the series.
Tampa Bay Rays News / New Baseball Media / October 21
How the Rays Made the 2026 World Series
For the third time in franchise history, the Rays will compete for the crown in the World Series. Tampa Bay rolled through the regular season and the first two rounds of the playoffs.
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 19
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.
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.
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.
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