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MLB News / Sport Relay / October 18
Diaz, Rays Even ALCS against Guardians 
The Tampa Bay Rays tied the ALCS at two games apiece with a 7–3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians Saturday night at Progressive Field in Cleveland. Yandy Diaz pitched in nicely with a two-run blast in the ninth inning.
Kevin Cash News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 18
Rays manager Kevin Cash names ALCS Game 5 starter vs. Guardians
The Tampa Bay Rays are handing the ball to their ace with the American League Championship Series hanging in the balance. Drew Rasmussen will start Game 5 against the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday at Progressive Field, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale.
MLB News / EasySportz / October 18
Rays Bounce Back to Beat Guardians 7-3, Even ALCS at Two Games
The Tampa Bay Rays responded when they needed it most, defeating the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 on Saturday night to even the American League Championship Series at two games apiece.
The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz
MLB has been awarding the National League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1977 season. How many of the winners can you name in six minutes?
Yandy Diaz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 17
Yandy Diaz helps lead Rays past Guardians with 9th inning insurance run
Yandy Diaz channeled his clutch gene as he fired away a two-run homer during the ninth inning of the Tampa Bay Rays’ 7-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 4 of the ALCS on Saturday 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 / Legends On Deck / October 17
Rays Respond in Game 4, Even ALCS With 7–3 Win Over Guardians
The American League Championship Series is now a best-of-three. The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7–3 Saturday night at Progressive Field, evening the series at two games apiece.
Jonathan Aranda News / Field Level Media / October 17
Jonathan Aranda's 3-hit night leads Rays past Guardians, ties ALCS 2-2
CLEVELAND -- Jonathan Aranda had three hits, drove in two and scored the go-ahead run on Junior Caminero's sixth-inning double as the Tampa Bay Rays evened the American League Championship Series with a 7-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 4 on Saturday.
Identity Rediscovered: Rays 7, Guardians 3
If the Rays wanted this series to return to St. Petersburg and not worsen their odds in this series, a win in Game 4 was of the utmost importance. Cleveland has Parker Messick and Gavin Williams looming large, and going down 3-1 would put the club behind the 8-ball needing to sweep out to go back to the World Series.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / October 17
ALCS Turns Into Mad Sprint After Rays Even Up Series
The Tampa Bay Rays responded to even up the American League Championship Series. With a 7-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field, the Rays have tied the series 2-2.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 18
Rays' bats come alive as they even ALCS against Guardians
The ALCS is now essentially a best-of-three.
Nick Martinez News / TWSN / October 17
The Tampa Bay Rays’ Road Back to the World Series Starts With Nick Martinez
After Game 4 of the American League Championship Series got postponed, the Tampa Bay Rays still made the decision to start Nick Martinez as the pitcher against the Cleveland Guardians.
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 / 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.
The '2026 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz
How many of the pitchers given the honor of starting the first game of the MLB season for each team in 2026 can you name in five minutes?
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 14
Freddy Peralta should be even happier he's no longer a Met after leading Rays to win over Guardians in Game 2 of ALCS
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.
Jose Ramirez News / Yardbarker / October 13
Guardians' Jose Ramirez on verge of setting a franchise playoff record
A member of the Cleveland Guardians has a chance to make franchise history on Tuesday.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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