Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the end of the all-AL-Central ALDS, what the future holds for the White Sox, the ALCS opener, the Brewers’ 2-0 NLCS lead, the contrast between postseason Shohei Ohtani and José Ramírez, the difference between the Rays and Guardians, and more, plus postscript follow-ups. Audio intro: Ian Phillips, “Effectively Wild […]
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The Tampa Bay Rays entered Tuesday facing the possibility of falling behind 2-0 in the American League Championship Series. Instead, their 3-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians at Tropicana Field restored their confidence and shifted the pressure before Thursday’s Game 3 in Cleveland. Freddy Peralta provided the biggest reason for optimism. The right-hander tossed six […]
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Behind six scoreless innings from trade-deadline acquisition Freddy Peralta and opportunistic execution, the Tampa
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Tampa Bay Rays ace Freddy Peralta reached a postseason milestone Tuesday night, completing six innings in a playoff start for the first time in his career during the Rays’ 3-1 ALCS Game 2 win over the Cleveland Guardians. Peralta scattered four hits and two walks while striking out six across 99 pitches at Tropicana Field. […]
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Nick Martinez should be well rested when he next takes the mound for the Tampa Bay Rays. Following Tuesday’s 3-1 win versus the Cleveland Guardians, longtime manager Kevin Cash announced that Griffin Jax will start Game 3 of the American League Championship Series, per Marc Topkin of Tampa Bay Times. Martinez, who recorded a 3.10 […]
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The Cleveland Guardians had a chance to take control of the American League Championship Series on Tuesday. Instead, a defensive breakdown and an offense that could not deliver enough timely hits sent them to a 3-1 Game 2 loss against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. The Guardians’ Game 2 loss leaves the series […]
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After coming up short in Game 1 of the ALCS against the Cleveland Guardians, fans around the MLB world wondered how the Tampa Bay Rays would respond in Game 2 in what could end up being the final game of the series at Tropicana Field. Would the Rays rally, coming together to prove why they […]
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The Tampa Bay Rays’ 3-1 victory in Game 2 of the ALCS to even things up against the Cleveland Guardians was created straight out of their battery. Freddy Peralta is drawing plenty of plaudits for throwing six shutout innings and rediscovering his peak self just in time for the postseason, but Tampa Bay would not […]
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The Cleveland Cavaliers will need more from Evan Mobley to make a deep playoff run this season. The 25-year-old forward is easily the team’s most gifted and versatile player because of his unique physical profile. Mobley has established himself as one of the league’s most fearsome defenders after winning the Defensive Player of the Year [...]
The Cleveland Guardians looked more comfortable on the road this year, and their American League Division Series comeback versus the Chicago White Sox seemed to support that notion. A 41-40 record at Progressive Field during the regular season does not exactly scream home-field advantage. Even so, Stephen Vogt and his team are grateful to have […]
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Monday night was not fun. But there was no time to sulk for the Rays, as they were right back at it tonight for Game 2 of the ALCS. You lose, and you face the prospect of not getting back to the Trop, You win, and it’s a brand new series in Cleveland on Thursday. […]
The Tampa Bay Rays have evened up their American League Championship Series against the Cleveland Guardians with a 3-1 win on Tuesday at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. Freddy Peralta’s strong start on the mound silenced Cleveland and tied the series at 1-1. Peralta was at the top of his game, pitching six scoreless innings […]
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The Cleveland Cavaliers finished their preseason with a whimper, as they fell to the Orlando Magic 132-116 in a game that wasn’t as close as the final score would indicate. Three stars of the game First star: Franz Wagner 20 points, 8 assists, 4 rebounds The Magic have skilled pieces, they just don’t fit together. […]
The ALCS is all evened up.
The 2026 MLB postseason is shaping to be one for the ages. After all, three of the four remaining teams in this year’s postseason reside in small markets, with the Milwaukee Brewers, Tampa Bay Rays, and Cleveland Guardians all putting together contending teams despite operating on shoestring budgets. The ultimate goal for all three teams […]
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The Tampa Bay Rays watched Game 1 of the American League Championship Series fall through their grasp in Tropicana Field on Monday. A 2-0 lead descended into an ugly 7-3 loss, as the Cleveland Guardians scored all their runs in the final four innings. In Game 2, the AL East division winners are staying composed […]
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Junior Caminero apparently has a little Dikembe Mutombo in him. The Tampa Bay Rays brought out the iconic celly of the late NBA great when he robbed Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan of a hit in the fifth inning of Tuesday night’s Game 2 of the American League Championship Series. With the Rays leading 3-0 […]
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The Cleveland Cavaliers are fortunate that a performance like this doesn’t count in the record book. This was a bad showing in a game the regulars played a full three quarters. The Cavs were terrible defensively. They were consistently beaten on dribble drives and backdoor cuts. And when they stepped up to stop offensive players […]
at Charlotte Hornets (1-1) at Boston Celtics (2-0) Wednesday, October 14, 2026 7:30 PM ET Preseason Game #3 Home Game #2 TV: NBCSB, League Pass Radio: 98.5 Sports Hub, Sirius XM TD Garden The Celtics host the Charlotte Hornets for the 3rd preseason game for both teams. The Celtics beat the Cavaliers in their first game and then beat the 76ers in their second game. The Hornets lost to the Nets in their first game and then beat the Bucks in their second game. The Celtics have one mo...
Last night, I was playing Overwatch* with a friend from Cleveland. At one point I asked him what he thought of the Guardians game that was going on. His response was: “Honestly, I sort of forgot they were playing tonight. Cleveland is usually a ‘go out in the ALDS’ type of team.” Sure enough, that’s […]
Probable pitchers: Rays’ RHP Freddy Peralta vs. Guardians’ LHP Parker Messick Where to watch: TBS/HBO MAX, TruTV, Univision/ TUDN The Guardians come into tonight’s Game 2 of the ALCS looking to take control of the series, while the Rays hope to even the series before heading up to Cleveland. Tampa Bay and Cleveland came into […]
Game two of the ALCS, the Guardians won game one. The starters tonight are Parker Messick (12-9, 2.56) for the Guardians and Freddy Peralta (10-11, 4.42) for the Rays. I picked up Parker in trade in OOTP Baseball, and he’s been pretty good for me. I’m not cheering for either team. I figured that, while […]
It’s game 2 of the ALCS as the Guardians and Rays do battle at Tropicana Field again. The Guardians are starting LHP Parker Messick while the Rays will send RHP Freddy Peralta to the mound to try and even the series. First pitch is scheduled for 7pm and the game broadcast is available via Fox/FS1.
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cavaliers fans and fans across the country. The Cleveland Cavaliers had a busy offseason. To simplify things, they exchanged Max Strus, Dean Wade, Dennis Schroder, and Keon Ellis for Peyton Watson, Mario Hezonja, […]
We have just one LCS game for your viewing pleasure this evening. The Guardians stole home field advantage away from the Rays in yesterday’s 7-3 win, and now look to put the Rays in a 2-0 hole. The game is a 7 p.m. Central start, and is on TBS. Talk about it here.