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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 / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 21
From Nelson Cruz to Freddy Peralta: Erik Neander’s Trade Redemption
As the Tampa Bay Rays were crowned victors of the American League on Monday night, Freddy Peralta was named ALCS MVP, continuing to make him perhaps the all-time greatest Rays trade.
The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz
MLB has been awarding the American League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1980 season. How many of the winners in that time can you name in six minutes?
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 21
Why Joey Votto was fine with Rays superstar Junior Caminero ‘dunking’ on Cade Smith with extreme celebration
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero’s lengthy home run celebration sparked debate after his decisive blast against Cleveland Guardians closer Cade Smith helped send Tampa Bay to the World Series.
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 / 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.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 20
Rays' Infielder Has Been Unsung Hero of MLB Postseason So Far
The Tampa Bay Rays have been able to win the ALCS and have punched their ticket to the World Series. Now, while they prepare for the Milwaukee Brewers, they can appreciate some of the players who helped them get there. As the best team in the AL throughout the season, the Rays making the World Series shouldn’t be overly surprising.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / October 20
What We Learned from the 2026 ALCS
The Rays earned the right to move on to the 2026 World Series, as Tampa Bay finished off the Guardians in Game 6 of the ALCS. This series didn’t play out as things did for the Rays in the 2026 regular season.
Bryan Baker News / CBSSports.com / October 20
Three X-factors that could shape the 2026 World Series: Infield defense, Bryan Baker's fastball and more
The Brewers and the Rays head to Milwaukee for Game 1 on Friday to kick off the seven-game series with a ring on the line
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 / Lindy's Sports / October 20
Teams like Tampa Bay Rays, Milwaukee Brewers rarely meet in World Series
When you are on a team with the best record in your league, the expectation is a World Series trip, regardless of market size, payroll and concerns by network executives and pundits about ratings.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Legends On Deck / October 20
The Art of the Changeup: How the Rays Keep Taking Hitters Off Their Game
The fastball gets the attention. It lights up radar guns, draws reactions from the crowd and forces hitters to make decisions almost immediately. But once a batter prepares for that speed, a well-executed changeup can leave him completely fooled.
Junior Caminero News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 20
Junior Caminero’s ALCS Game 6 Rays HR was unprecedented in multiple ways
With the Tampa Bay Rays eliminating the Cleveland Guardians from the ALCS after a 7-3 win in Game 6, a big moment in the game was the home run from Junior Caminero in the seventh inning.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Drew Rasmussen 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.
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.
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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