The Cleveland Guardians are trailing the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in the American League Championship Series. With the series headed back to Tampa Bay for Game 6 and a potential Game 7, the Rays are feeling quite confident about their chances of reaching the World Series. However, the Guardians are certainly still in the ALCS. […]
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The Tampa Bay Rays took two out of three games from the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field and now hold an overall 3-2 American League Championship Series lead. Tampa Bay is one win away from reaching its third World Series in franchise history. The Rays are confident as the series now shifts back to Tropicana […]
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As the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline came and went, the Tampa Bay Rays finally became full fledged buyers. Erik Neander went out and brought the Rays an excellent catcher in Liam Hicks, a decent option in the bullpen with Tyler Wells, and then a possible top of the rotation arm in Freddy Peralta. Of course, […]
The Cleveland Guardians are trailing the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Championship Series 3-2 as the series is set to shift back to Tampa Bay on Monday. Cleveland dropped back-to-back contests at home in Games 4 and 5. The Rays clearly have momentum, and the Guardians’ best postseason pitcher this year, Gavin Williams, […]
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Heading into a do-or-die AL Championship Series (ALCS) Game 6 tilt against the Tampa Bay Rays, the Cleveland Guardians need a win. Down 3-2 after the Rays won Games 4 and 5 in Cleveland, the Guardians will need to be at the top of their game to reach Game 7. To counter Tampa Bay’s explosive […]
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In Game 5 of the ALDS, Rays right‑hander Drew Rasmussen dominates with a one‑run, seven‑inning win, posting a 1.29 ERA over three playoff starts. Cleveland’s rookie lefty Parker Messick struggles, lasting only two innings on 57 pitches and giving up two earned runs, likely moving to the bullpen for a potential Game 7. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay’s Freddy Peraldo, acquired at the trade deadline, pitches Game 6 for the Guardians after delivering six scoreless innings in Game 2 and solid relief in Game 4, boasting a 4‑run, 39⅓‑inning stretch since September. The Guardians will open with Shawn Armstrong, who has thrown four scoreless innings in the series.
The Twins’ offseason buzz is heating up as pitcher Griffin Jax (22) faces a potential Game 7 start for the Guardians, while Minnesota dismisses former pitching coach Pete Maki and hires former Rays Triple‑A pitching coach Brian Reith. Brooks Lee makes the Gold Glove finalist list, and several local writers preview 2027 prospects and predict the starting rotation. Across baseball, the Rays inch toward a World Series berth, the Brewers eye a matchup, and the Dodgers lament a NLCS sweep.
The American League Championship Series is returning to Tropicana Field and with it, the Rays will bring back another of the franchise’s greatest players to toss out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the game. Earlier this postseason, the Rays have already called upon Kevin Kiermaier, Carlos Pena, and Carl Crawford to throw out the […]
Game 6 of the 2026 ALCS pits the Cleveland Guardians against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field, with the Rays holding a 3-2 series lead and the Guardians facing a must‑win to force a Game 7. The matchup is set for 5:08 p.m. PT on TBS/HBO Max, with ESPN Radio providing audio coverage. While the Guardians have yet to name their starter against Rays right‑hander Freddy Peralta, the stakes are high as the series could extend to a seventh game.
The Tampa Bay Rays edge the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 in Game 5 of the ALCS, taking a 3‑2 series lead and moving within one win of the World Series. Drew Rasmussen makes franchise history with multiple postseason starts of seven innings or more allowing zero or one run. Meanwhile, Mariners analyst Jason Churchill urges Seattle to lock in a six‑man rotation for 2027. Off‑season focus shifts to the Astros' decision on infielder Isaac Parades, the Brewers' rest strategy debate, and Shohei Ohtani’s uncertain 2027 pitching comeback after injury.
The Rays are one win away from heading to the World Series.
The Tampa Bay Rays have completely flipped the script in the 2026 American League Championship Series. After dropping
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The Tampa Bay Rays edge the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 in Game 5 of the ALCS, pulling ahead 3‑2 in the series. Drew Rasmussen throws seven shutout innings, and Freddy Peralta is slated to start Game 6, which could clinch the Rays’ first World Series berth. A victory would set up a showdown with the Milwaukee Brewers, guaranteeing a first‑time champion. The post also highlights Mets prospect Ryan Lambert’s strong start in the Arizona Fall League, front‑office exits at the Nationals, and a look back at Mets history on this October 19 date.
Morning roundup highlights Dodgers news: Brent Maguire notes a statistical symmetry between the 2025 NLCS Dodgers and the 2026 Brewers, while a Shohei Ohtani jersey from the 2025 Tokyo Series auction fetched just over $2 million. The Savannah Bananas have booked a 2027 game at Dodger Stadium on April 24, when L.A. will be on the road versus Washington. Meanwhile, a looming December 1 lockout threatens the 2027 season start and could force Ohtani into solo rehab if a work stoppage occurs.
The Tampa Bay Rays clinch a 3-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 5 of the 2026 ALCS, taking a 3-2 series lead and a chance to win the pennant in Tampa. Drew Rasmussen dominates, allowing just one run on four hits in seven shutout innings before a solo RBI in the sixth. Tampa's early offense loads the bases and forces a run off Guardians lefty Parker Messick, while later runs come from singles by Ben Williamson, Yandy Díaz, and Jonathan Aranda. Cleveland’s bullpen struggles, highlighted by Tim Herrin’s brief start, fail to contain the Rays, who hold on despite a late ninth‑inning walk.
The ALCS reaches a pivotal moment as the Tampa Bay Rays, buoyed by Drew Rasmussen’s clutch performance in Game 5, close in on a World Series berth against the Brewers. Meanwhile, Detroit celebrates Willie Horton’s 84th birthday and adds former catcher Martín Maldonado to its coaching staff, reuniting with A.J. Hinch. The post also previews Game 6, reviews the Dodgers’ NLCS sweep, and touches on a weak free‑agent pool and offseason moves.
The Cardinals’ off‑season strategy hinges on shoring up weak spots, and with the free‑agent market thin at third base, the author suggests scouting second basemen who could transition to the corner. Highlighting Brandon Lowe—who posted a .260/.331/.493 line, 121 wRC+ and 4.9 fWAR in 2026—the piece weighs his $70 million, four‑year proposal against defensive concerns, a low‑percentile arm and limited 3B experience. While Lowe’s 35‑home‑run power could boost the lineup, his recent uptick in strikeouts and BABIP raises red flags, making him a risky, multi‑year gamble for St. Louis.
The Tampa Bay Rays clinch a 3-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 5 of the ALCS on Oct. 18, moving one win away from their first World Series while the Guardians aim to force a Game 7 and chase a title since 1948. The post also highlights Rocky‑related news: three 2027 prospects to watch (Mason Adams, Charlie Condon, Jackson Cox), the firing of pitching coach Alon Leichman after one season, and the return of Banana Ball to Coors Field in May 2027 featuring the Party Animals and Loco Beach Coconuts. Additional MLB round‑ups cover women’s baseball storytelling, Dodgers outlook, and top NLCS moments.
The Tampa Bay Rays have now moved within one win of the World Series following their 3-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series. This tough road victory gives the Rays a strong 3-2 advantage in the series and puts Cleveland very close to being eliminated as the […]
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The Tampa Bay Rays, now up 3-2 in the ALCS, clinched a 3-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians thanks to former Orioles relievers Tyler Wells and Bryan Baker. Wells struck out future Hall of Famer José Ramírez in the eighth, while Baker secured his 34th straight save in the ninth, a turnaround from his erratic stint in Baltimore before the July 2025 trade. The piece notes the irony for O’s fans as several ex‑Birds, including Cedric Mullins, Jorge Mateo, and former prospect Gary Sánchez, shine in postseason runs that Baltimore still lacks.
Regardless of how the Guardians-Rays ALCS turns out, the 2026 World Series winner will have a sub-$150 million payroll.
The Tampa Bay Rays have one of baseball's brightest young stars in slugger Junior Caminero, but he could have been playing on the other side of their ALCS matchup with the Cleveland Guardians.
Tampa Bay has a 3-2 lead in the ALCS and is heading home to finish it off. It has been a very good series for both teams so far and is tough to see it end either way. Though both are probably getting steamrolled by Milwaukee. On to the links. Phillies news: MLB news:
The Tampa Bay Rays lead the ALCS 3-2 after clinching Game 5 in Cleveland and now head to Tropicana Field for a must‑win Game 6 against the Guardians, who are forced into a bullpen marathon after a postponed Game 4. Freddy Peralta starts for the Rays, while Cleveland opens with Shawn Armstrong as an opener, having used 21 reliever outs in the previous game. The post previews the matchup, offers a Game 5 recap, a report‑card for closer David Bednar, and features on Sandy Alomar Sr., Yankees long balls, and a Giancarlo Stanton home‑run milestone, plus a mailbag Q&A. The article also teases the Knicks’ season‑opening banner ceremony.