The Tampa Bay Rays knew they had let a great opportunity slip through their hands in Game 1 of the ALCS against the Cleveland Guardians. After jumping out to a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning, they controlled the game until the sixth inning.
If the Tampa Bay Rays do one thing well, it’s capitalize on their opponents’ mistakes. On Tuesday, that sentiment was put on full display, as the team used a Jose Ramirez error to beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 and even the ALCS 1-1.
Monday night was not fun. But there was no time to sulk for the Rays, as they were right back at it tonight for Game 2 of the ALCS. You lose, and you face the prospect of not getting back to the Trop, You win, and it’s a brand new series in Cleveland on Thursday.
Can you name every MLB player to hit at least three home runs in multiple postseasons in eight minutes?
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.
The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.
The Tampa Bay Rays may not have the most star-studded roster, but they get the job done despite having one of the smallest budgets in the big leagues. But it’s not like they don’t have a star who puts butts on seats.
The Tampa Bay Rays suffered their first defeat of the 2026 MLB postseason in Game 1 of the ALCS against the Cleveland Guardians, losing 7-3. It was a surprising turn of events for a game the Rays controlled throughout.
A member of the Cleveland Guardians has a chance to make franchise history on Tuesday.
The Tampa Bay Rays entered the ALCS against the Cleveland Guardians with a ton of positive momentum after sweeping the New York Yankees in their ALDS matchup.
Kevin Cash expects the Tampa Bay Rays to respond after their first loss in 16 days. The manager delivered that message after Cleveland beat Tampa Bay 7-3 in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night at Tropicana Field.
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.
The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.
Less than a week ago, the Cleveland Guardians were down 2-0 in the ALDS and on the brink of a disappointing postseason exit.
Kevin Cash curiously went against his own principles during Game 1 of the ALCS. The Tampa Bay Rays hosted the Cleveland Guardians on Monday for the opener for their best-of-seven playoff series.
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.
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.
The Rays and Guardians on Monday announced their rosters for the forthcoming American League Championship Series, which begins tonight when the 98-win Rays host the 85-win Guardians at St.
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.
If the Tampa Bay Rays are going to win their first World Series title, they will have to do so without Shane McClanahan.
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.
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.
Thanks to Mesa's heroics, the Rays have advanced to the American League Championship Series (ALCS).
Frustrated Yankees fans chanted for owner Hal Steinbrenner to fire Boone after the Rays earned a 4-3 win in the Bronx on Wednesday.
Less than a year removed from being designated for assignment, Mesa Jr. played hero in the ALDS.
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.
Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Nick Martinez knows what’s at stake Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium.
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.
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.
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