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. Now the Rays have earned their third American League title following the 7-3 home win. Diaz sent Tropicana Field into a wild frenzy […]
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The Tampa Bay Rays showed up at the right time for Game 6 of the American League Championship Series. Before a home game, the Rays staved off the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 to win the American League pennant and advance to the World Series. Now, they await their matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers. A unique story […]
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After a tremendous showing in the American League Championship that included two wins on the mound, Freddy Peralta is the MVP of the series.
The Tampa Bay Rays are back in the World Series! After six years, Tampa Bay will be playing in the final series of the MLB season. They advanced by beating the Cleveland Guardians in six games in the American League Championship Series. Now, the Rays will take on the Milwaukee Brewers for the championship this […]
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Cleveland has a habit of moving on a year early, and their star outfielder could be next in line.
The Tampa Bay Rays are on their way to their third World Series in franchise history.
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. With two outs and all three bases occupied, Kelly struck out Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio to end the threat at Tropicana Field. […]
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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 […]
Cleveland ran out of firepower in the postseason once again, and changes will be made as a result.
With the Guardians eliminated from the playoffs, we take a look at what's in store for Cleveland next year, including incoming prospects, free agents and more.
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There will be a first-time World Series champion this year.
Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson updates on three players battling injuries ahead of the 2026‑27 season. Guard Sam Merrill was limited in practice but appeared in two of three preseason games and remains the team's primary three‑point threat after Max Strus’s trade. Rookie forward Khalifa Diop, who missed the preseason due to a setback, is recovering and could see significant minutes as a front‑court option. Wing Nae’Qwan Tomlin has not practiced yet and must improve his shooting and defense to earn a full rotation. The Cavs open on the road versus Philadelphia on Thursday, then host Brooklyn at Rocket Arena on Saturday.
Tyler Glasnow struggled to keep the Los Angeles Dodgers’ season alive four days ago. He now just revealed who he’s pulling for between the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians during the ALCS. The long-haired former Rays pitcher sat close to the action during Game 6 of the American League Championship Series. And he wasn’t […]
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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. An MLB insider shared his Rays-focused prediction ahead of Game 6 as fans awaited a potential series clincher. […]
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Manager Stephen Vogt decided to 'save his ace' for a possible Game 7.
The Guardians face the Rays in Game 6 of the ALCS on Oct. 12 at Tropicana Field, with the series tied 3‑3. Cleveland opens with reliever Shawn Armstrong (2‑1, 4.58 ERA) while Tampa Bay counters with July acquisition Freddy Peralta (10‑11, 4.42 ERA). A win for the Rays clinches their third franchise pennant; a Guardians victory forces a decisive Game 7. Yandy Diaz boldly predicts a Tampa Bay triumph. The matchup streams on TBS at 7 p.m. CT.
The ALCS heads into Game 6 as the Tampa Bay Rays look to clinch a World Series berth against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. The Rays lead the series 3-2 after winning the last two games, while the Guardians, down 2-1 in the series, must rally with a bullpen effort after manager Stephen Vogt rules out starter Gavin Williams. Freddy Peralta, who shut out Cleveland in Game 2, takes the mound for Tampa, while Shawn Armstrong opens for Cleveland. Both clubs have recorded a 7-3 win in the series, but have struggled to score more than three runs in the other games. Lineups feature stars like Steven Kwan, José Ramírez and Junior Caminero for the Rays.
The post previews Game 2 of the ALCS on Oct. 13 at Tropicana Field, where the Cleveland Guardians (down 2‑3 in the series) face the Tampa Bay Rays. It outlines the two possible outcomes: a Ray win clinches a World Series berth in Milwaukee, while a Guardians victory forces a winner‑take‑all Game 3 at the Trop. The author, a Rays fan, admits a bias toward extending the series for more postseason baseball. The game airs on TBS at 5 p.m., with the next two days of the week free of baseball.
The Tampa Bay Rays aim to clinch a World Series berth in Game 6 against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night at Progressive Field. Starting pitcher Freddy Peralta will try to silence Cleveland, while the Guardians rely on reliever Shawn Armstrong to force a decisive Game 7. The matchup begins at 7:08 p.m. Central, broadcast on Fox/FS1.
The Rams' injury nightmare could propel Cleveland’s 2027 draft pick into the top five. After trading DE Myles Garrett to Cleveland, Los Angeles has already lost Garrett to surgery and now faces WR Davante Adams’ 6‑10 week hamstring layoff, DT Poona Ford’s season‑ending triceps rupture, DT Kobie Turner’s 4‑6 week groin injury, and kicker Blake Grupe’s ACL tear. Sitting 2‑4 through Week 6, the Rams’ first‑rounder headed to the Browns appears increasingly valuable as the team’s playoff hopes dwindle.
One game can define the Cleveland Guardians’ entire postseason, and there is no room left for mistakes. With their backs against the wall in the ALCS, the Guardians must find a way to overcome the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 6 or watch their World Series dreams crumble. Cleveland has already proved its ability to […]
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Game 6 of the ALCS pits the Cleveland Guardians against the Tampa Bay Rays in Tampa after the Rays' dominant Game 5 win in Cleveland. Right‑hander Drew Rasmussen earned a brilliant start in the series‑clinching win, and now Freddy Peralta, a former Milwaukee Brewer now with the Rays, takes the mound for Tampa. The Guardians, facing back‑to‑back elimination games, may rely on ace Gavin Williams on short rest, while the Rays look to lean on a reshaped bullpen. Peralta, fresh from a Mets stint and a recent mechanical overhaul, seeks to keep the Rays on the road to a World Series.
Game 6 of the ALCS pits the Cleveland Guardians against the Tampa Bay Rays on Oct. 19, 2026, with a tip‑off at 8 p.m. EDT on TBS/HBO Max. The Rays field Yandy Diaz (DH), Jonathan Aranda (1B), Liam Hicks (C), Junior Caminero (3B), Chandler Simpson (LF), Victor Mesa (RF), Jonny DeLuca (CF), Richie Palacios (2B) and Taylor Walls (SS), with Freddy Peralta starting on the mound. Cleveland answers with Steven Kwan (LF), José Ramirez (3B), Chase DeLauter (RF), Jo Adell (DH), Nathaniel Lowe (1B), Travis Bazzana (2B), Patrick Bailey (C), Petey Halpin (CF), Brayan Rocchio (SS) and Tanner Bibee pitching. Join the live discussion thread for real‑time reactions.
The ALCS reaches Game 6 with the Rays leading the Guardians 3-2, and fans hope for a Game 7 showdown. The post shares tonight’s lineups, highlighting Steven Kwan, Jose Ramirez and the Rays’ Yandy Diaz and Victor Mesa. It also notes Japanese slugger Teruaki Sato entering the posting system after a .306/.383/.609 slash line and 39 homers with the Hanshin Tigers, drawing interest from several MLB clubs, and confirms Aaron Boone’s return as Yankees manager next season.