As the Rockies try to claw their way back to winning, there has been lots of discussion about how the organization needs to follow the example of the Chicago White Sox, who went from 102 losses in 2025 to the playoffs this season. President of baseball operations Paul DePodesta and manager Warren Schaeffer have both talked […]
The Cleveland Guardians have gone with traditional starting pitcher games through the first three contests of the American League Championship Series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Foster Griffin, Parker Messick and Gavin Williams have all started games so far in the series. With Cleveland holding a 2-1 lead heading into Friday’s Game 4, it seemed […]
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Ahead of Game 4, the Cleveland Guardians have a prime opportunity to take control of the ALCS with a victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.
There is tremendous anticipation surrounding who will emerge from the ALCS, as the Milwaukee Brewers have already punched their ticket to the Fall Classic after eliminating the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS. Milwaukee now awaits the winner between the Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays , who prepare for a critical Game 4.
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Does game four of the American League Championship Series feel like a must win for the Tampa Bay Rays? 100% yes. Will the weather affect the game? Also, 100% yes. The Rays and Guardians are at the mercy of mother nature in Cleveland and thus far, she has not been benevolent to the two teams. […]
Good morning A’s fans! Yesterday, the American League Championship Series resumed with Game 3 after both teams had Tuesday off. Playing in front of their passionate fan base, the Cleveland Guardians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams recorded nine strikeouts over five […]
The Rays and Guardians are facing weather concerns again tonight. Yesterday’s matchup was moved up five hours to avoid the rain. Tonight’s game is currently scheduled for 7 pm CT. 1. Brewers complete NLCS sweep It seemed like the Dodgers were going to salvage a game in the series. Shohei Ohtani capped a four-run second […]
Good morning, baseball fans! The 2026 MLB Playoffs continue today with the American League Championship Series. WHICH MEANS THAT THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED!!!! CELLLLLEBRATE GOOD TIMES, COME ON! This means that the only game being played today will be ALCS Game 4 between the visiting Tampa Bay Rays and the Cleveland Guardians. […]
We take a break from your regularly scheduled playoff baseball to talk about 2027. Assuming there is no lockout and baseball proceeds as usual, MLB Trade Rumors have dropped their projections for salary arbitration results for players next season, of which the Rays currently have a whopping 17 eligible. Tampa Bay Rays Player (years.days of […]
Meet the Mets Anthony DiComo breaks down Bo Bichette’s upcoming decision about the opt-out clause in his contract, and like the rest of us, he concludes that it’s likely that Bichette will opt in. Danny Abriano looks at five under-the-radar free agents who could be good fits for the Mets this offseason. Lauara Alabnese takes […]
Rays vs Guardians ALCS Game 4 preview: Cleveland leads 2-1, probable starters, injuries and key stats ahead of Friday's 8 p.m. ET game at Progressive Field.
CLEVELAND — On a crisp Thursday night at Progressive Field, the Cleveland Guardians reclaimed control of the American
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How are you liking the month of October so far, Cleveland sports fans? The Cleveland Guardians will look to extend their 2-1 series lead over the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Championship Series this afternoon, weather permitting. Depending on how things shake out, the Guardians could earn a trip to the World Series […]
The Cleveland Guardians are 2-1 up on the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Championship Series, and they have an unlikely hero in Petey Halpin to thank. The rookie center fielder came up with a clutch two-run home run to give the Guardians the lead and the win in Game 3. He also added […]
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The Cleveland Guardians had an unexpected hero step up on Thursday. While Gavin Williams was dominant on the mound once again and Cade Smith shut the door with a four-out save, outfielder Petey Halpin came through with a clutch two-run home run in the 5th inning to give Cleveland a 3-2 lead over the Tampa […]
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Cleveland and Tampa Bay combined for just one hit over the final four innings, but by that point, the damage had already been done.
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Cleveland Guardians closer Cade Smith delivered another dominant postseason performance Thursday, recording a four-out save in a 3-2 ALCS Game 3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays at Progressive Field. Smith entered with the tying run on third and two outs in the eighth inning after Hunter Gaddis allowed a double. He struck out Yandy […]
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The ALCS matchup between the Guardians and Rays has put the spotlight back on one of the most infamous trades in Cleveland baseball history — the November 2021 swap that sent Junior Caminero to Tampa Bay in exchange for right-hander Tobias Myers, who never threw a big league pitch in a Guards uniform. Myers was […]
The Cleveland Guardians have had a memorable postseason after coming back from an 0-2 deficit to defeat the Chicago White Sox in the American League Division Series. That victory has given them the opportunity to face the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALCS. In all best-of-seven postseason series tied 1-1, the Game 3 winner has […]
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The Tampa Bay Rays' World Series hopes aren't over following a Game 3 loss to the Cleveland Guardians, but historical data isn't working in their favor.
The Cleveland Guardians earned a competitive 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series on Thursday. Cleveland now holds a 2-1 series lead. Petey Halpin’s clutch two-run home run in the 5th inning gave the Guards a lead. Meanwhile, Gavin Williams turned in another good start across […]
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Weather in Cleveland means daytime baseball (LCS Edition). The Cleveland Guardians will host the Tampa Bay Rays for Game 3 of the ALCS. The Guards took Game 1 before the Rays evened things up by taking Game 2. To accommodate some rain, they will play at 1 pm ET. As a result, NLCS Game 4 […]
The Tampa Bay Rays had enough pitching to keep ALCS Game 3 within reach. They lacked the execution to finish it. Thursday’s 3-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field left the Rays trailing the series 2-1. Griffin Jax surrendered the decisive home run, while Junior Caminero and Jonathan Aranda combined for eight hitless […]
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The American League Championship Series is rapidly developing into a classic matchup of the favored Tampa Bay Rays and the upstart Cleveland Guardians. After splitting the first two games of the series at the Tropicana Dome, the series resumed in Cleveland Thursday under the bright sunshine at Progressive Field. #Rays Junior Caminero on Cleveland’s talented […]
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Petey Halpin's two-run homer in the fifth and a scoreless Cleveland bullpen carried the Guardians past the Rays 3-2 for a 2-1 ALCS lead.
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Petey Halpin delivered the decisive blow against the Tampa Bay Rays with a dramatic two-run home run in the crucial ALCS Game 3, helping the Cleveland Guardians come out on top. The 3-2 win handed the Guardians a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series, putting the pressure firmly on the Rays. Now, Tampa Bay must […]
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