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Truly top to bottom, this was Cleveland Gaurdians taking the Rays to school. The pioneers of dragging old school small ball baseball into the modern era kicking and screaming show why the original is oftentimes the best.
Junior Caminero News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 12
Rays Junior Caminero, Johnny DeLuca have scary foul ball collision in ALCS Game 1
The Tampa Bay Rays faced the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of the ALCS on Monday. In the top of the 9th inning, a scary moment unfolded. The Rays were trailing 4-3 with no outs and a man on 2nd.
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.
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?
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 12
Rays’ Cedric Mullins claps back at Guardians with solo moonshot HR
The Tampa Bay Rays have been fighting a difficult battle in Game 1 of the ALCS, what with the Cleveland Guardians coming back from a two-run deficit early in the contest to take a 4-2 lead heading into the bottom of the eighth inning.
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 12
Rays Blow Lead in Game 1 of ALCS, Lose Series Opener to Guardians
With the American League Championship Series underway, the Tampa Bay Rays were hoping to start things off on a positive note against the Cleveland Guardians. In the first inning, the Rays were able to set the tone with a multi-run inning.
Kevin Cash News / Larry Brown Sports / October 13
Kevin Cash gets slammed for his curious decision in ALCS Game 1
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.
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.
Drew Rasmussen News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 12
Rays star Drew Rasmussen’s secret weapon highlighted by former Cy Young winner
Tampa Bay Rays star pitcher Drew Rasmussen is set to start Game 1 of the American League Championship Series against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday.
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.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / October 12
Drew Rasmussen Sends Personal Message to Steven Kwan Ahead of ALCS Game 1
Drew Rasmussen will face a familiar opponent when the Tampa Bay Rays open the American League Championship Series against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday.
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 / New Baseball Media / October 12
2026 Transactions: Rays, Guardians Made Moves Ahead of ALCS
Both the Guardians and Rays had to finalize their ALCS rosters on October 12. The two clubs each made one substitution. Cleveland added a pitcher with both starting and relieving experience, while the Rays added Brody Hopkins, who has one of the hardest baseballs in the game right now.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 12
Rays, Guardians announce ALCS rosters
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.
Kevin Cash News / Athlon Sports / October 12
Kevin Cash Comments on Guardians Playoff Turnaround Ahead of ALCS
Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash has plenty of respect for the Cleveland Guardians ahead of their American League Championship Series matchup. Cleveland enters the series after recovering from a 2-0 deficit against the Chicago White Sox to win their American League Division Series in five games.
MLB News / EssentiallySports / October 12
'That’s Organization': Tampa Bay Rays’ Manager Sends Clear Message to Guardians Ahead of Clash
Kevin Cash helped build the Guardians before he built the Rays. Now he has to beat them in the ALCS. His time in Cleveland’s dugout taught him what makes the organization special, and that connection goes beyond the field.
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.
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).
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.
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
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.
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