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American League Championship Series Game 2: Guardians at Rays

The Guardians’ late-inning rallies gave them a come-from-behind victory in Game 1. Can they keep it going and upset the favored Rays? 7 p.m. CT: Guardians at Rays (Guardians lead series 1-0) TV: TBS. Announcers: Brian Anderson, Jeff Francoeur, Ron Darling and Lauren Shehadi. Parker Messick, LHP vs. Freddy Peralta, RHP MLB.com Gameday Baseball-reference.com preview

Guardians GM gets 100% real on trade deadline acquisition who is seriously impacting playoff push

With the Cleveland Guardians in the midst of the ALCS against the Tampa Bay Rays, winning Game 1 on Monday, 7-3, it has been a collective effort from many, though one key factor was a player the team got right before the trade deadline. As the Guardians have hopes for a World Series, general manager […] The post Guardians GM gets 100% real on trade deadline acquisition who is seriously impacting playoff push appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Guardians closer Cade Smith accomplishes feat never seen before in MLB playoff history

Cleveland Guardians closer Cade Smith keeps shouldering a postseason workload that no pitcher in MLB history has ever matched. Smith extended that stretch during Monday’s 7-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in ALCS Game 1, retiring all three batters he faced in the ninth inning to seal the Guardians’ fourth straight playoff win. The […] The post Guardians closer Cade Smith accomplishes feat never seen before in MLB playoff history appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Yankees rumors: Could player New York acquired this season be traded during offseason?

With the New York Yankees now in the offseason after losing in the ALDS to the Tampa Bay Rays, the team will have some decisions to make in the winter. As rumors will continue to surround the Yankees ahead of the offseason, one MLB insider discusses the possibility of the team trading Luis Garcia Jr., […] The post Yankees rumors: Could player New York acquired this season be traded during offseason? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

ALCS Game 2 gamethread: Guardians at Rays

The Milwaukee Brewers went up 2-0 over the reigning World Series champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday. That series moves to Los Angeles on Wednesday. So far, the talented young Brewers have looked much better at the plate than the Dodgers, but we’ll see how long that holds up. The Dodgers are definitely backed […]

2026-27 MLB Offseason: Key Dates

The Brewers, Dodgers, Guardians, and Rays are giving all of us some exciting baseball to watch this week. Yet, if you aren’t closely following one of those teams, you’re probably already thinking ahead to the offseason. In a few weeks, we’ll start to see trades, free agent signings, and hopefully a few NPB postings. Teams […] The post 2026-27 MLB Offseason: Key Dates appeared first on Just Baseball .

Rays facing impossible Jose Ramirez decision in ALCS vs. Guardians for 1 reason

The Tampa Bay Rays are behind 1-0 in their series with the Cleveland Guardians. It was a 7-3 victory for the Guardians on Monday. The top of the lineup for the Guardians was great, with Jose Ramirez and Chase DeLauter combining for six hits, two RBIs, and five runs. The top five bats in the […] The post Rays facing impossible Jose Ramirez decision in ALCS vs. Guardians for 1 reason appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Jose Ramirez breaks down how Guardians outplayed Rays in ALCS Game 1

Jose Ramirez led the way in Game 1, coming through in the clutch to power the Cleveland Guardians past the Tampa Bay Rays. The Cleveland Guardians turned heads across the MLB with their ALCS Game 1 performance against the Tampa Bay Rays , led by star third baseman Jose Ramirez , who broke down postgame how Cleveland managed to dictate the tempo and disrupt Tampa Bay. “That’s Cleveland baseball. We don’t rely on guys who are going to hit 30 or 40 homers,” Ramirez said after the victory. ...

Guardians’ Chase DeLauter draws comparison to ex-Yankees All-Star after huge ALCS Game 1

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Chase DeLauter played a crucial role in the team’s win over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night. The Guardians right fielder went 3-5 with one RBI and three runs scored while falling a triple short of the cycle. Cleveland fans have known […] The post Guardians’ Chase DeLauter draws comparison to ex-Yankees All-Star after huge ALCS Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints .

ALCS Game Two Preview: Tampa Bay Rays vs Cleveland Guardians

The first game of the American League Championship Series was going splendidly for the Tampa Bay Rays, until it wasn’t. The Rays offense took a 2-0 lead early and Drew Rasmussen battled through a tough Cleveland offense for six innings. He was hit around a bunch, but worked around trouble. Unfortunately, the Guardians were able […]

1 thing that happened in Guardians-Rays ALCS Game 1 that may change everything

The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series by a final score of 7-3 on Monday. Jose Ramirez led the way once again, while Chase DeLauter stepped up as well. There was one thing that happened late in the game that may have been overlooked, but […] The post 1 thing that happened in Guardians-Rays ALCS Game 1 that may change everything appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Kevin Kiermaier to throw out ALCS Game Two first pitch

The Outlaw is back! The best center fielder in franchise history will make his return to Tropicana Field later tonight to toss out the ceremonial first pitch ahead of the second game of the American League Championship Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians. Kevin Kiermaier was taken by the Rays in the […]

NY Yankees fanbase votes to oust Aaron Boone, Brian Cashman by 2027

The New York Yankees' 2026 season ended in heartbreak with an ALDS loss to the Rays, leaving Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman on the hot seat. Another disappointing season has come to an end for the New York Yankees . Following their defeat against the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALDS, the Yanks are turning their attention toward making a bigger impact in the 2027 MLB season, leaving front office decisions on Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman at the top of the priority list. According to a poll cond...

Guardians do in one game what it took the NY Yankees three games to do against Rays

Following Game 1 between the Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays, the New York Yankees are generating significant buzz over their matchup against starter Drew Rasmussen. While the Cleveland Guardians created immediate noise in Game 1 of the ALCS against the Tampa Bay Rays , it was the New York Yankees who took center stage following a string of quiet offensive performances, leaving stars like Jose Ramirez to steal the spotlight while Rays starter Drew Rasmussen struggled on the mound. ...

The five best moments of the 2026 Yankees’ season

The wounds of a devastating sweep at the hands of the Tampa Bay Rays are still fresh for the Yankees, as they come to terms with another disappointing end to a season this week. As we begin what’s likely going to be a long and dreadfully boring offseason with the impending lockout, it’s time to […]

Orioles prospect season review: Michael Forret

Michael Forret isn’t just a pitching prospect. He’s also a potentially fascinating science experiment. You’ve heard of Rays Pitching Magic, right? The Tampa Bay organization, currently battling for the American League pennant, has a reputation for sprinkling metaphorical pixie dust on their pitchers to suddenly transform them into unhittable behemoths. The Rays have worked their […]