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MLB News / EasySportz / October 8
Rays Sweep Yankees and Advance to ALCS
The Tampa Bay Rays are moving on to the American League Championship Series after completing a three-game sweep of the New York Yankees with a 4-3 victory Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 8
5 Biggest Takeaways for Rays From ALDS Win Over Yankees
The Tampa Bay Rays have advanced to the ALCS after sweeping the New York Yankees in three games. It was a dominant performance by the Rays, who never trailed in the three games.
The 'MLB annual save leaders since 2008' quiz
How many of MLB's annual league leaders in saves since the 2008 season can you name in five minutes?
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 / 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).
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.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 8
Rays Correctly Predicted to Likely Pick up Slugger’s Option
The Tampa Bay Rays season is far from over, as they were playing Game 3 of their ALDS matchup against the New York Yankees at the time this piece was submitted.
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.
Ball don’t lie: Rays 4, Yankees 3 
On a crisp 62-degree night in the Bronx, the Tampa Bay Rays went into the Boogie-Down and defeated the New York Yankees 4-3 to advance to their third ALCS in franchise history.
Junior Caminero News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 8
Rays’ Junior Caminero drops mic with huge flex after sweeping Yankees in ALDS
The Tampa Bay Rays are through to the ALCS for the first time since 2020 after sweeping the New York Yankees on Wednesday. The Rays defeated the Yankees, 4-3, in Game 3 of the ALDS, much to the dejection of Yankee Stadium.
Tampa Bay Rays 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 / 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 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
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 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.
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 / 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.
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 / 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.
Drew Rasmussen News / Lindy's Sports / October 6
In May 2021, the Rays Traded for An Underperforming Drew Rasmussen; Now They're on the Verge of the ALCS After A String of Trades That Have Paid Off
The Rays do many things well on the field such as putting the ball in play, pressuring the defense to commit mistakes like the four errors the Yankees made in Game 2 of the Division Series and pitching well.
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
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 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.
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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