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“Yankees curse is real” – Fans react as Junior Caminero suffers Vladimir Guerrero Jr. fate in World Series after NY trolling

Junior Caminero enjoyed a superb 2026 season, hitting 42 home runs and helping the Tampa Bay Rays make it to the World Series.

By Raghav Mehta · Sportskeeda

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 3:35 AM

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Fans on social media mocked Junior Caminero, claiming a "Yankees curse" struck following his postseason trolling.
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 to win the World Series.
Caminero hit 42 home runs for the Rays during the 2026 season before the Fall Classic loss.

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Social media users mocked Tampa Bay Rays star Junior Caminero after the Rays lost 4-1 to the Milwaukee Brewers in the World Series. Fans compared his heartbreak to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s previous title defeat, linking both outcomes to a purported "Yankees curse" after both players had eliminated and trolled the New York Yankees earlier in the postseason.

The article also reports on criticism directed at Caminero's World Series conduct. Former Miami Marlins president David Samson stated that Caminero's public remarks and dugout temper in Game 2 harmed the team, arguing that his comments questioning teammates' ability to handle pressure raised major concerns for Tampa Bay's front office.

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