Sunday, Oct 18, 2026

Bucky Irving’s fire is fueling the Bucs’ resurgence

The third-year back confronted his offensive linemen prior to his breakout performance last week at Dallas. Read more.

Rays hang on to beat Guardians and even ALCS, ensuring a return to Trop

Hits from each of the previously quiet “Big Three” play a large role as Tampa Bay scores in four different innings. Read more.

Rays look to ace Drew Rasmussen for ALCS Game 5 start vs. Guardians

Notes | Cleveland will turn to lefty and Plant City native Parker Messick as its starter. Read more.

Let the rest of America whine. Rays fans know who they are in Tampa Bay

Once again, the market is under fire for not selling out postseason games. There’s more to the story than buying giant foam fingers. Read more.

Rays baseball boss Erik Neander on best part of 2026 so far, future

A Q&A yields some interesting answers about who Neander is happiest for, what led to this season’s success, what it’s like working for new owners. Read more.

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For Rays, stability in dugout is a big part of their onfield success

Tales | Kevin Cash is MLB’s longest-tenured manager with his current team. It’s the same with hitting coach Chad Mottola. Pitching coach Kyle Snyder is tied for second. Read more.

Rays’ Chandler Simpson: ‘It means a lot’ to be a role model for kids

Knowing he’s in a position to show Black youth there can be a place for them in baseball is a responsibility the outfielder says he enjoys. Read mor