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Tampa Bay Rays News / ESPN / October 8
Mesa HR helps Rays continue seasonlong dominance of Yanks in sweep 
Victor Mesa Jr. hit the home run that effectively ended the Yankees' season Wednesday night as the Rays won 4-3 to complete a sweep that affirmed Tampa Bay's summer-long dominance of their division rival.
MLB News / Sport Relay / October 8
Rays Win Back-and-Forth Affair, Sweep Yankees in ALDS
Despite several valiant comeback efforts on Wednesday night, the New York Yankees fell to the Tampa Bay Rays, 4–3, officially ending their 2026 season.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 7
Rays send Yankees home in epic ALDS sweep
The Tampa Bay Rays witnessed Nick Martinez needing to leave early amid an MLB Injury. But later watched the New York Yankees hit the exit during the MLB Playoffs.
The 'Playoff HR leaders by MLB team' quiz
How many of the MLB players with the most home runs in the postseason for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 7
Rays Advance to ALCS by Sweeping Yankees
The Tampa Bay Rays came into the Bronx to face the New York Yankees in a big Game 3 with the chance to advance. In a win-or-go-home game for the Yankees, it was the Rays that struck first in this one.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 7
History nearly repeats itself as Yankees season ends in game that featured shocking 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.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 7
Rays’ Nick Martinez exits ALDS after taking Anthony Volpe line drive to the back
The Tampa Bay Rays are looking to close out their American League Division Series against the New York Yankees Wednesday, but they will have to do so without Nick Martinez the rest of the way.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 7
Rays Change Outfield, Batting Order for Game 3 Facing Yankees
The adage “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” certainly applied to the Tampa Bay Rays in the first two games of their ALDS matchup against the New York Yankees.
MLB News / Just Baseball / October 7
Just How Far Can the Rays’ Brand of Baseball Go?
Tropicana Field roared as New York Yankees starting pitcher Cam Schlittler left the mound in the fifth inning of Game 2 of the 2026 ALDS on Monday night.
Max Fried News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 7
Predicting Rays Game 3 Lineup Against Max Fried, Yankees
The Tampa Bay Rays handled business at Tropicana Field, taking a 2-0 lead in their ALDS matchup with the New York Yankees. Now, they are heading on the road for Game 3 and possibly Game 4, looking to send their American League East rivals home for the year.
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 7
Eye-Opening Quote From Yankees Player Proves That Rays’ Approach Works
On Monday night, the Tampa Bay Rays took Game 2 of the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees by a score of 5-2. The Yankees made four errors in the game, three of which occurred in the first inning of what was a sloppy game for the visitors.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 7
Rays' Nick Martinez can put end to Yankees season
Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Nick Martinez knows what’s at stake Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium.
MLB News / Field Level Media / October 6
Rays know job isn't done as they face desperate Yankees in Game 3
NEW YORK -- Two weeks ago, the Tampa Bay Rays enjoyed clinching the American League East at Yankee Stadium but also viewed the celebration as the first step.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / October 6
Max Fried addresses ALDS Game 3 plans with his baby on the way
The New York Yankees are down 2-0 to the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALDS, and Aaron Boone is rolling with Max Fried for Game 3 on Wednesday.
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 / Field Level Media / October 6
Rays race past error-prone Yankees for 2-0 ALDS advantage
Richie Palacios ripped a two-run single to highlight a four-run fifth inning, fueling the Tampa Bay Rays to a 5-2 victory over the New York Yankees on Monday in St. Petersburg, Fla., and a two-games-to-none edge in an American League Division Series.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 5
Tropicana Field catwalk helps Rays early in Game 2 of ALDS
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.
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.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / October 4
Why Chandler Simpson is Rays' most improved player
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 4
Freddy Peralta hopes to follow in Drew Rasmussen's footsteps in Game 2 of ALDS
Minutes after watching teammate Drew Rasmussen win a 1-0 thriller over the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Saturday night, Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Freddy Peralta was informed that he was pitching Game 2 of the series on Monday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 3
Rays' Drew Rasmussen shows Yankees who's boss in Game 1 of ALDS
Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen was dealing and showed the New York Yankees who was boss in a 1-0 victory in Game 1 of the American League Division Series at Tropicana Field.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 3
Rays' Drew Rasmussen flirts with no-hitter in Game 1 of ALDS against Yankees
The New York Yankees offense was no match against Tampa Bay Rays ace Drew Rasmussen in Game 1 of the ALDS on Saturday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 2
Yankees vs. Rays: Breaking down the 2026 season series
Fresh off a wild-card series victory over a division rival, the New York Yankees will head straight into another series against one in the ALDS against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Aaron Judge News / Yardbarker / October 1
Aaron Judge addresses uncertain status for Yankees' ALDS clash vs. Rays
The Yankees kept Judge off the roster for the wild-card series against the Red Sox as he continued his recovery from the "moderate" calf strain he suffered on Sept. 16.
Freddy Peralta News / Yardbarker / September 29
Rays' Freddy Peralta named AL Pitcher of the Month for September
Peralta produced quite the turnaround in September and has now been recognized for that performance.
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