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Rays Finally Remembered Who They Are In 12-Inning World Series Battle vs. Brewers

Facing elimination in Game 4 of the World Series, the Tampa Bay Rays finally showed the fight got them there.

OCTOBER 28 • FOX SPORTS

Rays Finally Remembered Who They Are In 12-Inning World Series Battle vs. Brewers

Rays stun Brewers with 2-run rally in 12th inning and force World Series Game 5 with 4-3 win

Jonny DeLuca and pinch-hitter Ben Williamson singled home runs in a stunning 12th-inning rally, and the Tampa Bay Rays staved off World Series elimination with a 4-3 win over the M...

OCTOBER 28 • Associated Press

Out of Game 4 lineup Mesa is not in the lineup Tuesday for Game 4 of the World Series versus the Brewers.

Impact Mesa has had a rough postseason, going 6-for-39 (.154) with a 34.1 percent strikeout rate. He'll begin Tuesday's festivities on the bench but could make an appearance mid-game. Ryan Vilade will start in right field and will bat seventh as the Rays try to stave off elimination.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers' Robert Gasser spins World Series gem unlike any by a lefty since Sandy Koufax

Robert Gasser delivered in the World Series unlike any left-handed starter since Sandy Koufax

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Brewers rout the Rays 10-1 to move within a win of their first World Series title

Jackson Chourio and Brice Turang sparked Milwaukee's eight-run fifth inning, and the Brewers routed the Tampa Bay Rays 10-1 to move within one victory of their first World Series t...

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Quirky Tropicana Field isn't a pretty ballpark, but the Rays love their home

With its concrete exterior, massive, sloping dome and cavernous indoor atmosphere, Tropicana Field possesses little of the aesthetic beauty and charm associated with baseball’s mos...

OCTOBER 26 • Associated Press

Sloppy Rays have made uncharacteristic mistakes to fall behind the Brewers 2-0 in the World Series

The Tampa Bay Rays face a 2-0 deficit in the World Series because they haven’t played the smart, crisp, small-ball brand of baseball that helped them win 105 games to this point

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Brewers lefty Aaron Ashby nears postseason scoreless relief record with World Series save

Aaron Ashby’s playoff struggles in previous years taught him how important it was to avoid getting caught up in the pressure of the moment

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Balls glancing off gloves, runners thrown out trying to steal sink Rays in World Series opener

The Milwaukee Brewers capitalized on mistakes by the Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series opener, including when Victor Mesa Jr. was caught trying to steal third base with two outs i...

OCTOBER 24 • Associated Press

How 2026 Tampa Bay Rays Were Cobbled Together To Become AL Champions

The Rays won an AL-best 98 games. The irony? The majority of their core is players who didn't originally come up through the organization.

OCTOBER 22 • FOX SPORTS

How 2026 Tampa Bay Rays Were Cobbled Together To Become AL Champions

AL champion Rays were mainly built by wise trades and low-cost signings

The Tampa Bay Rays were built into American League champions through savvy trades, budget-friendly signings and an organizational strength in identifying, developing and maximizing...

OCTOBER 20 • Associated Press

Cleveland comes up short in ALCS, extending World Series title drought to 78 years

For yet another season, Cleveland baseball fans will have to wait

OCTOBER 20 • Associated Press

Brewers-Rays will produce a first-time champion, and maybe the first all-indoor World Series

The Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays will meet in a Suds vs

OCTOBER 20 • Associated Press

Díaz, Caminero and Peralta lead Rays to 7-3 win over Guardians and a trip to the World Series

Yandy Díaz’s bat backed up his boast, and the Tampa Bay Rays are headed to the World Series again

OCTOBER 20 • Associated Press

Sitting versus southpaw Mesa is out of the lineup for Game 5 of the ALCS against the Guardians on Sunday.

Impact The 25-year-old has started all seven of Tampa Bay's playoff games, but he'll head to the bench Sunday against Cleveland lefty Parker Messick. Mesa clubbed a decisive two-run homer in Game 3 of the ALDS versus the Yankees, but overall he's batting just .160 (4-for-25) with 11 strikeouts in October.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Gavin Williams fans 9 to bring Guardians within 2 wins of World Series

Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams knows strikeouts might be hard against Tampa Bay's disciplined lineup, but he still dominates

OCTOBER 15 • Associated Press

Postseason Peralta Lifts Rays Past Guardians: 3 Takeaways From ALCS Game 2

The Rays defeated the Guardians, 3-0, on Tuesday night at Tropicana Field on the strength of their pitching and usual basepath pressure.

OCTOBER 14 • FOX SPORTS

Postseason Peralta Lifts Rays Past Guardians: 3 Takeaways From ALCS Game 2

Ramírez mental mistake, fielding error leads to 3 unearned runs in Cleveland's 3-1 ALCS loss

José Ramírez's mental mistake and fielding error cost Cleveland in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series

OCTOBER 14 • Associated Press

Freddy Peralta, Liam Hicks lift the Rays to a 3-1 win over the Guardians that evens the ALCS at 1-1

Freddy Peralta threw six innings of four-hit ball, Liam Hicks lined a two-run single after a fielding error by José Ramírez, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1...

OCTOBER 14 • Associated Press

Rays wait for ALCS opponent after winning 101 games playing any brand of baseball needed to win

The Tampa Bays Rays showed they can play any brand of baseball during a sweep of the New York Yankees

OCTOBER 9 • Associated Press

Singing `New York, New York,' Rays revel in recognition as they head to AL Championship Series

The Tampa Bay Rays are celebrating after sweeping the New York Yankees and securing a spot in the American League Championship Series for the first time since 2020

OCTOBER 9 • Associated Press

DFA'd 8 months ago, Mesa meets October moment with pivotal homer NEW YORK -- The swing of the season for these juggernaut Rays came off the bat of Victor Mesa Jr., a rookie outfielder acquired by the organ...

OCTOBER 8 • MLB.COM

Dodgers And Brewers Advance, Yankees Are Out: 4 Takeaways From Division Series Slate

The Dodgers and Brewers are set for another collision course, while the Yankees simply imploded.

OCTOBER 8 • FOX SPORTS

Dodgers And Brewers Advance, Yankees Are Out: 4 Takeaways From Division Series Slate

Blasts decisive homer Mesa went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Game 3 of the ALDS against the Yankees on Wednesday.

Impact The 25-year-old went 1-for-6 with a walk and a stolen base in the first two games of the series, but he found his power stroke Wednesday with a sixth-inning homer that broke a 2-2 tie and proved to be the difference in the outcome. Mesa is coming off a productive rookie campaign that saw him post an .825 OPS with 14 homers, nine steals, 34 RBI and 37 runs in 79 regular-season games.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Rays beat Yankees 4-3 for 3-game Division Series sweep behind Mesa homer, fan interference call

Victor Mesa Jr. hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer off Max Fried in the sixth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 4-3 with the help of a fan interference call fo...

OCTOBER 8 • Associated Press

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Rays Finally Remembered Who They Are In 12-Inning World Series Battle vs. Brewers

Rays stun Brewers with 2-run rally in 12th inning and force World Series Game 5 with 4-3 win

Brewers' Robert Gasser spins World Series gem unlike any by a lefty since Sandy Koufax

Brewers rout the Rays 10-1 to move within a win of their first World Series title

Quirky Tropicana Field isn't a pretty ballpark, but the Rays love their home

Sloppy Rays have made uncharacteristic mistakes to fall behind the Brewers 2-0 in the World Series

Brewers lefty Aaron Ashby nears postseason scoreless relief record with World Series save

Balls glancing off gloves, runners thrown out trying to steal sink Rays in World Series opener

How 2026 Tampa Bay Rays Were Cobbled Together To Become AL Champions

AL champion Rays were mainly built by wise trades and low-cost signings

Cleveland comes up short in ALCS, extending World Series title drought to 78 years

Brewers-Rays will produce a first-time champion, and maybe the first all-indoor World Series

Díaz, Caminero and Peralta lead Rays to 7-3 win over Guardians and a trip to the World Series

Gavin Williams fans 9 to bring Guardians within 2 wins of World Series

Postseason Peralta Lifts Rays Past Guardians: 3 Takeaways From ALCS Game 2

Ramírez mental mistake, fielding error leads to 3 unearned runs in Cleveland's 3-1 ALCS loss

Freddy Peralta, Liam Hicks lift the Rays to a 3-1 win over the Guardians that evens the ALCS at 1-1

Rays wait for ALCS opponent after winning 101 games playing any brand of baseball needed to win

Singing `New York, New York,' Rays revel in recognition as they head to AL Championship Series

Dodgers And Brewers Advance, Yankees Are Out: 4 Takeaways From Division Series Slate

Rays beat Yankees 4-3 for 3-game Division Series sweep behind Mesa homer, fan interference call