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SB Nation team blog- 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. It didn’t come without drama, however.
Read at DRaysBay → - ALDS Game 3 GDT: Para bailar Bronx bamba
- ALDS Game 3 Preview: Rays seek to complete Yankees humiliation
Go back a week, and you’ll see that the Yankees had been favored to win this series. They had former Cy Young Gerrit Cole on the mound for game one and the should the unthinkable happen and New York drop game one, they’d have the for sure victory in game two behind probable 2026…
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- Cam Booser and the baseball story you need to know (Updated)
The Tampa Bay Rays made several franchise altering moves this offseason as they traded away Shane Baz and Brandon Lowe in separate trades made just hours apart. The deals also included Jake Mangum and southpaw Mason Montgomery.
Read at DRaysBay → - Rays announce new Ballpark and District Experience Center for 2027
Following last month’s approval of the new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark financing by the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners and Tampa City Council, the Rays today took another step toward bringing the project to life with the announcement of the Rays Ballpark…
Read at DRaysBay → - ALDS Game 2: Rays 5, Ben Rice 2
How important is the second game in a five-game series? Sarah Langs from MLB.com reminds us that winning the first two games of a five-game series is a significant leg up: New York apparently did not get the memo the way they booted and threw the ball around for several innings…
Read at DRaysBay → - ALDS Game 2 GDT: Rock the Trop!
- My five favorite pitches from Drew Rasmussen’s near no-no
In case you were sleeping under a rock, Drew Rasmussen gave the Yankees their worst performance in playoff history by nearly no-hitting them in Game 1 of the ALDS, including a (for them) record 23 swinging strikes, a feat all the more remarkable given that he didn’t pick up his…
Read at DRaysBay → - ALDS Game Two Preview: Must win for the Yankees
The Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees are back at it tonight for the second game of the American League Division Series. The two teams met up on Saturday for an epic pitcher’s duel.
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Rays feed- Biggest question facing Guardians, Rays heading into ALCS
The Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays took very different paths to get to the American League Championship Series. Now, with the ALCS opening up on Monday night at Tropicana Field, we will soon see which path to this round provides an advantage.
Read at Yardbarker → - Rays Closer Riding Historic Postseason Run
The Tampa Bay Rays were the best team in the American League this year, and their closer was a big reason why. Bryan Baker suddenly emerged as one of the best closers in baseball this season, going 4-2 with a 1.44 ERA and leading the Majors with 41 saves.
Read at Yardbarker → - Yankees’ 17-year championship drought continues after ALDS sweep by Rays
Anthony Volpe connected on a 95.9 mph sinker from Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Griffin Jax, carrying it 357 feet in the direction of left field. Except, it was not a home run.
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- Tampa Bay Rays Add 25-Year-Old Pitcher Before ALCS
The Tampa Bay Rays recalled right-hander Alex Cook from Triple-A Durham on Thursday, according to the MiLB transaction log, adding a familiar bullpen arm as the club turns toward the American League Championship Series.
Read at Yardbarker → - 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.
Read at Yardbarker → - 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.
Read at Yardbarker → - Junior Caminero trolls Yankees after Rays advance to ALCS
The Tampa Bay Rays completed a three-game sweep of the New York Yankees on Wednesday night in the Bronx. The Rays won the ALDS in three games to advance to the ALCS, and All-Star slugger Junior Caminero had a perfect motion to troll the fans at Yankee Stadium.
Read at Yardbarker → - 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.
Read at Yardbarker → - 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).
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MLB.com Rays
Official team news- McClanahan (left forearm tightness) shut down for season
- Guardians-Rays ALCS Game 1 FAQ (Mon., 8 ET, TBS/HBO Max)
- Watch top prospects in Arizona Fall League action
- 'Maniac' Baker is on the most dominant run a Rays closer has ever had
- Want small ball? Clutch hits? Homers? The Rays can do it all -- and they're not done yet
- Notes: Rays staying hungry ahead of ALCS, plotting pitching, roster plans
- World Baseball Classic experience paying off for Caminero, Aranda in October
- Trio of starters provides latest example of Rays' postseason pitching prowess
- 4 things that matter for red-hot Rays going into ALCS
- Vilade cracks 1st career playoff HR at the only ballpark it would've left
- DFA'd 8 months ago, Mesa meets October moment with pivotal homer
- Rays sweep their way past Yankees to reach 3rd ALCS in franchise history
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Local beat coverage- Fan interference denies tying homer as Rays sweep Yankees
With the Yankees' season at stake, Volpe was denied a tying home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of their AL Division Series when a replay review determined a fan interfered with his drive to deep left field Wednesday night.
Read at WFLA Rays → - Tropicana Field hosts fans for Game 3 as Rays take on the Yankees in New York
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., (WFLA) - Rays fans are coming off a high after Monday night's win against the New York Yankees.
Read at WFLA Rays → - Rays beat the Yankees 5-2 for a 2-0 lead in AL Division Series
The pesky Rays put all the pressure on the big, bad New York Yankees.
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- Wells ends Rasmussen's no-hit bid in 8th inning in Game 1 of Yankees-Rays AL Division Series
Austin Wells ended Drew Rasmussen's no-hit bid when he doubled with two outs in the eighth inning in Game 1 of the AL Division Series on Saturday night only to get thrown out trying for a triple, and the Tampa Bay Rays led the New York Yankees 1-0.
Read at WFLA Rays → - Navigating downtown St. Pete during postseason baseball
Downtown St. Petersburg is preparing to welcome postseason baseball this weekend and is sharing some parking and traffic tips to help locals and visitors navigate the crowds.
Read at WFLA Rays → - Ticket prices surge ahead of Rays-Yankees game Saturday
Ticket prices are surging for the Rays vs. Yankees playoff game Saturday.
Read at WFLA Rays → - Tampa Bay Rays to take on New York Yankees in AL Division Series
Having bashed Boston without Aaron Judge, the New York Yankees face a far different task when they face the pesky Tampa Bay Rays in an AL Division Series starting Saturday,
Read at WFLA Rays → - MLB attendance rises for 4th straight year to 71.75 million, boosted by Rays' return to Trop
Major League Baseball attendance rose for the fourth straight year to 71.75 million, reaching its highest total since 2017, with a boost from the Tampa Bay Rays' return to Tropicana Field.
Read at WFLA Rays → - Here's when the Tampa Bay Rays begin playoff run
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)— The Tampa Bay Rays' first two postseason game times have been announced. Major League Baseball announced the television schedule for the first three days of the American and National League Division Series.
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Local beat coverage- Rays advance to American League Championship Series | See game schedule
While their opponent is yet to be determined, fans can still get ready for first pitch. Here's a look at time and dates for each game in the ALCS.
Read at WTSP 10 Tampa Bay Rays → - Singing `New York, New York,' Rays revel in recognition as they head to AL Championship Series
The Tampa Bay Rays are celebrating after sweeping the New York Yankees and securing a spot in the American League Championship Series for the first time since 2020.
Read at WTSP 10 Tampa Bay Rays → - Rays beat Yankees 4-3 for 3-game Division Series sweep behind Mesa homer, fan interference call
Victor Mesa Jr. hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer off Max Fried in the sixth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 4-3.
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- Rays hosting watch party at Tropicana Field for ALDS Game 3
You can join Rays fans for the game, drink specials, and giveaways as the team looks to sweep the Yankees in Game 3.
Read at WTSP 10 Tampa Bay Rays → - Meet Jack and Mary Critchfield, the familiar couple behind home plate at Rays games
The longtime fans have attended games since the Rays’ first season, but Jack’s connection to Tampa Bay baseball began years earlier.
Read at WTSP 10 Tampa Bay Rays → - Rasmussen has no-hit bid for 7 2/3 innings, Rays open AL Division Series with 1-0 win over Yankees
Drew Rasmussen didn’t allow a hit until there were two outs in the eighth inning, Jonathan Aranda homered off Gerrit Cole and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York...
Read at WTSP 10 Tampa Bay Rays → - Wells ends Rasmussen's no-hit bid in 8th inning in Game 1 of Yankees-Rays AL Division Series
Austin Wells ended Drew Rasmussen’s no-hit bid when he doubled with two outs in the eighth inning in Game 1 of the AL Division Series only to get thrown out...
Read at WTSP 10 Tampa Bay Rays → - Here's when the Tampa Bay Rays play their first 2 playoff games
The team is coming off a 98-win season and will enter the playoffs as the top seed in the American League, earning a bye into the Division Series.
Read at WTSP 10 Tampa Bay Rays → - MLB attendance rises for 4th straight year to 71.75 million, boosted by Rays' return to Trop
Major League Baseball attendance rose for the fourth straight year to 71.75 million, reaching its highest total since 2017 with a boost from the Tampa Bay Rays’...
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Around the MLB
From league outlets- MLB Playoff Roundup: Guardians complete comeback, advance to ALCS against Rays
Cleveland will try to upset Tampa Bay for the AL pennant.
Read at Yahoo Sports → - MLB playoffs 2026: Previewing Dodgers-Brewers, Guardians-Rays
It's Cleveland-Tampa Bay in the ALCS and Los Angeles-Milwaukee in the NLCS. Here's how they stack up.
Read at ESPN → - How Tampa Bay Rays managed to make such quick work of the Yankees
How did Tampa make such quick work of a Yankees club that had the AL’s best run differential and an intimidating rotation? Nick Ashbourne breaks it down.
Read at Sportsnet → Around the MLB: 4 betting previews
- MLB championship round odds: Dodgers and Rays begin series as favorites
The championship round schedule, lines and odds to win.
Read at ESPN → - Rays vs. Yankees ALDS Game 3 parlay picks: Can Max Fried, lineup changes save New York's season Wednesday?
Max Fried is charged with keeping the Yankees' season alive in Game 3 of the ALDS vs. the Rays
Read at CBS Sports → - Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Rays vs. Yankees, Penguins vs. Capitals and more
Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Wednesday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts
Read at CBS Sports → - Will Yankees come back in ALDS Game 3? Expert predictions as Bombers try to stave off elimination vs. Rays
After going down 2-0 in the ALDS, the Yankees will try to beat Nick Martinez and the Rays on Wednesday night back in New York
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- MLB championship round odds: Dodgers and Rays begin series as favorites
- Tampa Bay Rays troll New York Yankees with signature Sinatra song after ALDS win
Someone in the Rays' clubhouse had a certain song ready to go after the team's 4-3 win over the Yankees at Yankee Stadium.
Read at ESPN → - Stephen A. disgusted, says Yankees need to change after being swept by Rays
- Fan interference denies Yankees of game-tying HR vs. Rays
Fan interference was called in the sixth inning of Wednesday night's ALDS Game 3 at Yankee Stadium, denying the Yankees of a potential game-tying home run before they were swept by the Rays with a 4-3 loss.
Read at ESPN → - Rays sweep Yankees; Dodgers head to NLCS; Does Cam Jurgens trade signal more changes for Eagles?
Plus, game-by-game picks for NFL Week 5 slate
Read at CBS Sports → - Rays beat Yankees 4-3 for 3-game Division Series sweep behind Mesa homer, fan interference call
— Victor Mesa Jr. hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer off Max Fried in the sixth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 4-3 on Wednesday night with the help of a
Read at ESPN → - Rays complete sweep of Yankees to advance to ALCS
Victor Mesa Jr. hit the home run that effectively ended the Yankees' season Wednesday night as the Rays won 4-3 to complete a sweep that affirmed Tampa Bay's summer-long dominance of their division rival.
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