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MLB News / Sport Relay / October 20
ALCS: Rays Handle Guardians, Punch Ticket to World Series 
The Tampa Bay Rays began the 2026 season with the fifth-longest odds to win the American League pennant, according to ESPN. However, after defeating the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game Six of the ALCS on Monday, the team sits four wins away from its first World Series title in franchise history.
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MLB News / EasySportz / October 19
Rays Punch Their Ticket to the World Series With 7-3 Win Over Guardians!
The Tampa Bay Rays are heading to the World Series after defeating the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night.
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 / Field Level Media / October 19
Two-run homers send Rays past Guardians in Game 6, into World Series
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Junior Caminero and Yandy Diaz each belted a two-run homer, helping the Tampa Bay Rays advance to the World Series for the third time in franchise history with a 7-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Monday.
Yandy Diaz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 19
Rays’ Yandy Diaz makes good on vow to end Guardians ALCS dreams with 8th inning home run
Yandy Diaz blurted out “it all ends tomorrow” following the Game 5 win over the Cleveland Guardians. The Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter made good on that promise during the eighth inning.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 19
Rays Stars Lead Team to World Series Berth Beating Guardians in Game 6
Through the first three games of the ALCS, the Tampa Bay Rays struggled to find much consistency at the plate, with their lineup struggling. Trailing 2-1 entering Game 4, the Rays needed to start building some positive momentum.
Kevin Kelly News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 19
Rays reliever Kevin Kelly saves the day after Guardians load the bases in the 8th inning
Tampa Bay Rays reliever Kevin Kelly escaped a bases-loaded jam in the eighth inning Monday night, preserving a 5-3 lead over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series.
Let’s go to the World Series!: Rays 7, Guardians 3
It was a big night for the Rays, with the World Series on the line and one win between them and the biggest series of the year. After showing that they finally remembered how to win, they had brought the series against the Guardians to 3-2 and were back home at the Trop hoping to give the hometown crowd an incredible show.
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.
Junior Caminero 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.
Chandler Simpson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 19
Watch Rays’ Chandler Simpson turn on the jets for eye-popping playoffs milestone
The Tampa Bay Rays led the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 as of the sixth inning of Game 6 of the ALCS, on a day when former Twins catcher AJ Pierzynski had an outlandish comment on DH Yandy Diaz.
Freddy Peralta 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 / EasySportz / October 19
Rays Look to Clinch World Series Berth in ALCS Game 6 Against Guardians
The Tampa Bay Rays are one victory away from reaching the World Series as they prepare to host the Cleveland Guardians in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night.
Yandy Diaz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 19
Why AJ Pierzynski called Rays’ Yandy Diaz ‘crazy’ before ALCS Game 6
The Tampa Bay Rays currently hold a 3-2 AL Championship Series (ALCS) advantage over the Cleveland Guardians. Winners of Games 4 and 5 in Cleveland over the weekend, the Rays look to complete an ALCS win in Monday night’s Game 6.
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.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 19
Insider makes bold prediction for Rays’ ALCS Game 6 vs. Guardians
The Tampa Bay Rays took two out of three games from the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field and now hold an overall 3-2 American League Championship Series lead.
Kevin Cash News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 19
Kevin Cash Pushes All the Right Buttons in Must-Win Rays Games
When the Tampa Bay Rays won Game 4 of the ALCS on Saturday night, it was with a new-look lineup, especially in one key area. What’s now been dubbed by the national media as the “Big Three,” comprising Yandy Diaz, Jonathan Aranda, and Junior Caminero, was refreshed with Chandler Simpson batting between them.
Freddy Peralta News / Field Level Media / October 19
Freddy Peralta, Rays look to finish off Guardians, reach World Series
CLEVELAND -- Starting pitcher Nick Martinez passed the baton to Drew Rasmussen. Now, it's up to Freddy Peralta to finish the job and take the Tampa Bay Rays to the World Series.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / October 19
2026 MLB Daily Recap: Rays Defeat Guardians, Take 3-2 ALCS Lead
Game 5 of the 2026 ALCS was contested on October 18, and one team had a chance to go back to Tropicana Field with a series lead. That team wound up being the Rays, who rode ace Drew Rasmussen to a big road victory against the Guardians.
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.
Tampa Bay Rays News / New Baseball Media / October 18
2026 MLB Daily Recap: Rays Score 7 in ALCS Game 4, Tie Series at 2
It took an extra day thanks to rain but the Rays and Guardians got Game 4 of the ALCS in on October 17. It was a good day for the Rays, as Tampa Bay’s offense scored seven, giving the Rays a victory and making this series a best-of-three.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 18
Rays' bats come alive as they even ALCS against Guardians
The ALCS is now essentially a best-of-three.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 15
A long-frustrated fan base is guaranteed to experience World Series glory
Whether the Brewers end up playing the Cleveland Guardians or Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series, somebody is going to experience something new.
MLB 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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 15
Dave Roberts' Blake Snell decision vindicates Kevin Cash years later
When Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell clubbed their back-to-back home runs in the top of the seventh inning on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers, helping the Milwaukee Brewers roll to a 6-2 win and a 3-0 lead in the National League Championship Series, it no doubt set off wild celebrations across Wisconsin.
Jose Ramirez News / Yardbarker / October 14
Jose Ramirez reacts to nightmare fourth inning in Game 2 ALCS loss to Rays
Ramirez's pair of brutal mistakes in the bottom of the fourth inning led to the Rays scoring three runs.
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.
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.
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