The American League’s best regular-season team in the Tampa Bay Rays swept the New York Yankees in the ALDS. The Cleveland Guardians surged to win three consecutive games with their backs against the wall to beat the Chicago White Sox…
The Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians will face off in the 2026 ALCS after advancing from the Division Series. Tampa Bay swept the New York Yankees in three games, while Cleveland rallied from a 2-0 deficit to eliminate the Chicago White Sox in five games. Writer Ethan Hyatt predicts the Rays will win the best-of-seven series in five games behind their dominant pitching rotation.
Tampa Bay enters the matchup with an advantage in starting pitching depth led by Drew Rasmussen, alongside slugger Junior Caminero. Cleveland counters with standout reliever Cade Smith, veteran leader Jose Ramirez, and defensive catcher Patrick Bailey to control Tampa Bay's baserunning.
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