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Sun, October 18, 2026 at 5:48 AM UTC·

Rays manager Kevin Cash names ALCS Game 5 starter vs. Guardians

The Tampa Bay Rays are handing the ball to their ace with the American League Championship Series hanging in the balance . Drew Rasmussen will start Game 5 against the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday at Progressive Field, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. The right-hander will take the mound with the series tied 2-2 after Tampa Bay’s 7-3 win […] The post Rays manager Kevin Cash names ALCS Game 5 starter vs. Guardians appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Guardians' Parker Messick, Rays' Drew Rasmussen to start Game 5 of ALCS

With the American League Championship Series tied 2-2, the Guardians and Rays are each turning to an All-Star starting pitcher.

Probable Starters for Pivotal Rays-Guardians ALCS Game 5

The Rays and Guardians will send their best starting pitcher to the mound, with control of the American League Championship Series on the line.

The best of 7 has turned into a best of 3

Rays Make Right Call Sticking With Nick Martinez After ALCS Game 4 Rainout

The Tampa Bay Rays will stick with Nick Martinez for Game 4 of the ALCS against the Cleveland Guardians following Friday's rainout. Kevin Cash's decision rewards Martinez's strong regular season while keeping Drew Rasmussen and Freddy Peralta lined up for critical postseason starts.

Rays vs Guardians Prediction, Odds: Expert MLB Picks for ALCS Game 5

Read our Tampa Bay Rays vs. Cleveland Guardians prediction, odds, and expert MLB pick for ALCS Game 5 on Sunday, October 18.

ALCS watch: Rays tie series with Cleveland at 2-2 after Saturday win

The Milwaukee Brewers are no closer to learning their foe in the World Series, with the Guardians and Rays now tied at 2-2 in the ALCS.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Rays, Guardians Stick With ALCS Game 4 Pitching Plans Despite Rainout

Despite rain causing Game 4 of the American League Championship Series to be postponed for a day, both the Rays and Guardians will not change starting pitchers.

Kevin Cash Explains His Unconventional Move in Critical ALCS Game 4 Victory

The Tampa Bay Rays made an unexpected pitching decision during their latest postseason win.

Rays manager Kevin Cash breaks down Freddy Peralta usage in Game 4 vs. Guardians

The Tampa Bay Rays pulled out all the stops to even the American League Championship Series, including a rare relief appearance from one of their starters. Freddy Peralta, who started and won Game 2, came out of the bullpen in Tampa Bay’s 7-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 4 on Saturday night at Progressive Field . After the game, Rays […] The post Rays manager Kevin Cash breaks down Freddy Peralta usage in Game 4 vs. Guardians appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Rays stars come out with season on the line. ALCS is going back to Tampa Bay

Yes, the Tampa Bay Rays have stars. They came out to shine in ALCS Game 4.

Guardians vs. Rays predictions. Who wins Game 5 of ALCS?

Beacon Journal sports writers Ryan Lewis and Nate Ulrich give their predictions for ALCS Game 5 between the Guardians and Rays.

Rays Make Right Choice Not Changing Starter After Rain Out

The Tampa Bay Rays have opted to stick with Nick Martinez as their starting pitcher, which is the correct move.

ALCS Game 4 gamethread: Rays at Guardians, 8:00 p.m. ET

Join us as the Rays try to even the series back up tonight.

ALCS Turns Into Mad Sprint After Rays Even Up Series

The ALCS has turned into a mad dash, as the Rays have forced at least a sixth game after winning Game 4.

3 Things the Cleveland Guardians Must Do to Win the ALCS

The Cleveland Guardians have three keys to win the ALCS over the Tampa Bay Rays in the final three games.

Pitcher gets brutally honest on Guardians’ confidence in ALCS vs. Rays

The Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays are scheduled to play Game 4 of the American League Championship Series on Friday night. However, Game 4 is currently in a rain delay . Regardless of when the game is played — whether it is late Friday night or on Saturday — the Guardians will enter the matchup with a 2-1 series lead. Cleveland was the […] The post Pitcher gets brutally honest on Guardians’ confidence in ALCS vs. Rays appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Guardians look to take a commanding 3-1 ALCS lead over the Rays.

Guardians' playoff run and ALCS vs. Rays filled with surprises. Opinion

The Cleveland Guardians have established a track record of keeping everyone on their toes during the 2026 MLB regular season and playoffs.

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