Guardians vs Rays ALCS Game 1: Starting Lineups Set
Update (4:07 p.m. ET, Monday): The starting lineups for Guardians vs Rays ALCS Game 1 have been confirmed ahead of Monday's 8 p.m. ET first pitch at...
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2026 ALCS Preview: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Cleveland Guardians
On the evening of October 5th, the White Sox were riding high. After enduring three consecutive 1oo-loss seasons, their revamped roster had won their first four playoff games, sweeping the Astros in the Wild Card round and taking the first two from their division rivals in Cleveland. With just one more win in the next […]
Open Thread For Monday Championship Series Games
We have two games today. Dodgers @ Brewers at 3:00 5:00 Eastern. Stupid time zones. Yoshinobu Yamamoto (14-9, 2.53) vs. Logan Henderson (11-3, 2.47). Go Brewers. Last night’s game was great. Very enjoyable baseball, with the right team winning. I’m going to miss the start of this one but will see most of it. Guardians […]
Rays star Drew Rasmussen’s secret weapon highlighted by former Cy Young winner
Tampa Bay Rays star pitcher Drew Rasmussen is set to start Game 1 of the American League Championship Series against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday. Rasmussen has been one of the best starting pitchers in the league throughout the season, and former Cy Young winner Jake Peavy recently shared an intriguing admission about Rasmussen’s changeup. […] The post Rays star Drew Rasmussen’s secret weapon highlighted by former Cy Young winner appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Tampa Bay Rays ALCS roster finalized
The rosters are out for the American League Championship Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians. The Rays look to keep the good times rolling after sweeping the New York Yankees in the American League Division Series as they’ve kept the group of 26 players mostly the same. In fact, the Rays only […]
Why former MLB star Anthony Rizzo says Rays-Brewers World Series would be ‘f**king terrible’
The Milwaukee Brewers are one game closer to the World Series after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays are set to open their ALCS series on Monday. In the American League, it will be a smaller market representing the league in the World Series. There is the potential […] The post Why former MLB star Anthony Rizzo says Rays-Brewers World Series would be ‘f**king terrible’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .
José Ramirez is ready to carry the Cleveland Guardians to a historic title
The beating heart of Cleveland baseball is ready to take them somewhere they haven't been in 78 years.
Yankees fans can embrace underdogs in the remaining playoff field
Accustomed to the role of the favorites throughout their history, the Yankees were not favored against Tampa Bay in the ALDS and indeed bounced out early from the 2026 postseason, leaving the Rays, Guardians, Dodgers, and Brewers as the four clubs still battling for a championship. Finding a rooting interest after your team is eliminated […]
The Jose Ramirez adjustment that led to heroic moment for Guardians vs. White Sox
The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Chicago White Sox 2-0 in Game 5 of the American League Division Series on Saturday. Gavin Williams and Cleveland’s pitching was tremendous. Jose Ramirez led the way on offense with an improbable two-run home run on a pitch that almost hit the ground. JOSÉ RAMÍREZ! GUARDIANS TAKE THE FIRST LEAD […] The post The Jose Ramirez adjustment that led to heroic moment for Guardians vs. White Sox appeared first on ClutchPoints .
4 bold predictions for Guardians vs. Rays ALCS clash
The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Chicago White Sox in five games to earn an American League Division Series victory. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Rays took care of business against the New York Yankees by sweeping them in their ALDS matchup. Now, the Rays and the Guardians are set to go head-to-head in the American League […] The post 4 bold predictions for Guardians vs. Rays ALCS clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Top MLB Rumors on Sonny Gray and More Amid World Series Bracket
The championship series are set, with the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers battling for the right to represent the National League and the Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays competing for the American League pennant, but for the rest of MLB front offices, bolstering teams via free agency takes precedent.
Rays, Guardians Announce ALCS Rosters
The Rays and Guardians on Monday announced their rosters for the forthcoming American League Championship Series, which begins tonight when the 98-win Rays host the 85-win Guardians at St. Petersburg’s Tropicana Field. Tampa Bay will hand the ball to Cy Young candidate Drew Rasmussen, who pitched 172 innings of 2.67 ERA ball during the regular […]
Poll: The Guardians/Rays ALCS
On Saturday, the Cleveland Guardians finished off the upstart Chicago White Sox to advance to the American League Championship Series, where they will face the Tampa Bay Rays. As with the NLCS, we want to know, how do you think this series will turn out? Cast your vote below…
Should the Rays be scared of Guardians?
As I sat down to write about the Rays triumphant return to the ALCS, I was beset by a nagging question. The Rays have a nasty habit of playing up to some opponents and down to others. Will that tradition rear its ugly head in the American League Championship Series? I recognize the absurdity of […]
2026 ALCS Preview: Rays Face Guardians in Battle of the Tight Budgets
Two high-contact, low-budget teams square off in a matchup that could feature a lot of small ball. Source
Scaling the Rocks: Monday Blues & Brews
Good morning, Purple Row! The Championship Series is in full swing and the Brewers are up 1-0 on the Dodgers after last night’s victory. They will remain in Milwaukee for one more game, while the ALDS kicks off in Tampa Bay tonight between the Rays and the Guardians. The Arizona Fall League is also in […]
“That’s Organization”: Tampa Bay Rays’ Manager Sends Clear Message to Guardians Ahead of Clash
Kevin Cash helped build the Guardians before he built the Rays. Now he has to beat them in the ALCS. His time in Cleveland’s dugout taught him what makes the organization special, and that connection goes beyond the field. “Just a ton of respect for that organization, whether from Stephen Vogt to Chris Antonetti, Mike […] The post “That’s Organization”: Tampa Bay Rays’ Manager Sends Clear Message to Guardians Ahead of Clash appeared first on EssentiallySports .
ALCS Game 1 Preview: Guardians vs. Rays
Cleveland has a chance in this one, but only if Drew Rasmussen allows it. The post ALCS Game 1 Preview: Guardians vs. Rays appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
Calling the Pen: Remembering when striking out 21 times was a big deal
The futility of the Chicago White Sox in their 2-0 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday night made me think of a night in Baltimore in 1962. It was the September night when the Washington Senators’ Tom Cheney struck out 21 Orioles in a 2-1 win. One notable difference: It took the White Sox […]
Guardians’ 27YO Star’s Mom’s Reaction Says it All as His Son Has the Last Laugh in ALDS Game 5
A 0-2 series deficit. A 27-year-old reliever in his first postseason save. A mother watching from home. Sometimes, the biggest moments in baseball are best captured not by the players on the field, but by the loved ones watching nervously from the stands. And when Cade Smith sealed the Cleveland Guardians’ dramatic ALDS Game 5 […] The post Guardians’ 27YO Star’s Mom’s Reaction Says it All as His Son Has the Last Laugh in ALDS Game 5 appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Guardians’ social media team has been trolling non-stop since completing White Sox comeback
The Cleveland Guardians may have been down, but they sure as hell aren’t out — not after winning Game 5 of their ALDS matchup against the Chicago White Sox, 2-0, to complete their comeback from 2-0 down in the series. It did not look very promising for the Guardians after they lost both of the […] The post Guardians’ social media team has been trolling non-stop since completing White Sox comeback appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Rays’ Shane McClanahan done for rest of playoffs with injury
On Saturday, the Tampa Bay Rays finally knew for certain which team they’ll be facing in the 2026 ALCS, with the Cleveland Guardians having completed the comeback from 2-0 down in the ALDS to send their division rival Chicago White Sox home. That series will begin on Monday at 8:00 PM E.T. However, prior to […] The post Rays’ Shane McClanahan done for rest of playoffs with injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .
“Happy for Him”: Guardians’ José Ramírez Dubbed to Have a Statue in Cleveland After Legendary Rise
José Ramírez golfed a knuckle-curve off his shins for a 348-foot homer in Game 5, turning the ALDS and sparking statue talks. The Cleveland Guardians pulled off a stunning comeback against the Chicago White Sox, erasing a 0-2 deficit to clinch the ALDS, but it was Ramírez’s redemption story that has stolen the spotlight. A […] The post “Happy for Him”: Guardians’ José Ramírez Dubbed to Have a Statue in Cleveland After Legendary Rise appeared first on EssentiallySports .
SnakePit Post-season GDT, #11
The Guardians completed the come from behind victory to eliminate this year’s version of 2023’s D-backs, and also prove that the Pope is not, in fact, infallible. So we are down to the final four. In the American League, the Rays host the Guardians, with that series getting under way tomorrow. But we begin with […]
Guardians ALCS Game 1 starter vs. Rays is finally revealed
The Cleveland Guardians are done celebrating their victory over the Chicago White Sox in the American League Division Series. It’s on to the American League Championship Series and a date with the Tampa Bay Rays. The series will get underway at the Tropicana Dome Monday night, and Guardians manager Stephen Vogt will send left-handed pitcher […] The post Guardians ALCS Game 1 starter vs. Rays is finally revealed appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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