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…
The Tampa Bay Rays host the Cleveland Guardians for Game 6 of the ALCS at Tropicana Field, holding a 3-2 series lead. Tampa Bay looks to clinch a World Series berth behind starting pitcher Freddy Peralta, who was acquired at the trade deadline. Cleveland faces elimination after dropping two straight contests following a Game 4 rainout.
Cleveland will start reliever Shawn Armstrong as an opener for his fourth appearance of the series, with Tanner Bibee considered a likely bulk option. Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash enters the matchup with several rested bullpen arms following Drew Rasmussen's seven-inning performance in a 3-1 Game 5 victory.
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