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Why Joey Votto was fine with Rays superstar Junior Caminero ‘dunking’ on Cade Smith with extreme celebration

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero’s lengthy home run celebration sparked debate after his decisive blast against Cleveland Guardians closer Cade Smith helped send Tampa Bay to the World Series.
Why Joey Votto was fine with Rays superstar Junior Caminero ‘dunking’ on Cade Smith with extreme celebration

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Why Joey Votto was fine with Rays superstar Junior Caminero ‘dunking’ on Cade Smith with extreme celebration

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Junior Caminero’s ALCS Game 6 Rays HR was unprecedented in multiple ways

With the Tampa Bay Rays eliminating the Cleveland Guardians from the ALCS after a 7-3 win in Game 6, a big moment in the game was the home run from Junior Caminero in the seventh inning. As the blast by Caminero for the Rays was pivotal in giving the team a comfortable lead, the home run was also unprecedented in multiple ways. Happening in the […] The post Junior Caminero’s ALCS Game 6 Rays HR was unprecedented in multiple ways appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Guardians Pitcher Reacts To Junior Caminero's 38-Second Home Run Trot

Junior Caminero hit a home run off Cade Smith in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series

Guardians' Cade Smith had the perfect response to Junior Caminero's elaborate HR trot

More pitchers should take that approach.

You won’t believe how long Junior Caminero’s HR trot lasted

It took the Rays' star almost 40 seconds to cross home plate.

Here's what Joey Votto thought of Caminero's 38-second home run trot

Former Reds great Joey Votto was asked whether there should be limits to the amount a player celebrates after Junior Caminero's 38-second homer trot.

Rays superstar Junior Caminero pays Randy Arozarena with perfect homage after Game 6 blast

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero delivered more than a crucial home run on Monday night, paying tribute to former teammate Randy Arozarena during Game 6 of the American League Championship Series. The 23-year-old blasted a two-run homer off Cleveland Guardians reliever Cade Smith in the seventh inning at Tropicana Field. The shot struck […] The post Rays superstar Junior Caminero pays Randy Arozarena with perfect homage after Game 6 blast appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Rays’ Junior Caminero hits epic celebration after huge ALCS Game 6 home run

The Tampa Bay Rays are one win away from making the World Series , and they are looking on course to get it in Game 6. Slugger Junior Caminero hit a massive two-run home run in the seventh inning to give the Rays a commanding 5-1 lead. It was Caminero’s first home run of the postseason, and he showed just how much it meant to him. He unleashed an […] The post Rays’ Junior Caminero hits epic celebration after huge ALCS Game 6 home run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

“That Was Obnoxious” – Sportscaster Makes Feelings Clear About Junior Caminero’s Controversial ALCS Home Run Trot

American sportscaster and talk show host Colin Cowherd shared his candid reaction to Rays 3B Junior Caminero’s slow trot after crushing a two-run home run off Guardians reliever Cade Smith in the seventh inning of Game 6 of the ALCS at Tropicana Field on Monday night. Speaking on “Herd Live,” Cowherd bluntly said he understood the hype around hitting a crucial postseason home run.

Rays’ Junior Caminero explains his perfect Randy Arozarena tribute in ALCS Game 6

Junior Caminero had one of the coldest moments of the 2026 MLB postseason during the Tampa Bay Rays’ 7-3 win in Game 6 of the ALCS against the Cleveland Guardians. In the bottom of the seventh inning, the Rays were holding on to a 3-1 lead as Caminero came to the plate following a leadoff walk by Liam Hicks. Caminero then uncorked a huge swing on […] The post Rays’ Junior Caminero explains his perfect Randy Arozarena tribute in ALCS Game 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Guardians star Cade Smith’s classy response to Junior Caminero’s extreme Game 6 showboating

We live in an era of Major League Baseball where people often have two different opinions on flashy home run celebrations. Old-school players and fans are often completely against them, suggesting that showing up another player has no place in the game. Meanwhile, there is another group of players and fans who completely support them, arguing that […] The post Guardians star Cade Smith’s classy response to Junior Caminero’s extreme Game 6 showboating appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Colin Cowherd calls out MLB & Junior Caminero in same rant

Colin Cowherd didn't hold back on his criticism.

Colin Cowherd denounces Junior Caminero’s home run trot: ‘That was obnoxious’

Tampa Bay Rays superstar Junior Caminero is making baseball fun again, but Colin Cowherd is the fun police. Caminero had his moment Monday night, hitting a monster seventh-inning home run off Cleveland Guardians closer Cade Smith that all but punched Tampa’s ticket to the World Series. The towering blast gave the Rays a 5-1 lead,…

Watch Junior Caminero electrify Tropicana Field with clutch home run

Junior Caminero's homer off the foul pole could send Rays to World Series.

Rays’ Junior Caminero lets it all out with message after eliminating Guardians

The Tampa Bay Rays are headed to the World Series for the third time in franchise history after securing a 7-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 6 of the ALCS — claiming a 4-2 series victory. The Rays finished with the best record in the American League, and they carried over that level of play into the postseason, making them a […] The post Rays’ Junior Caminero lets it all out with message after eliminating Guardians appeared first on ClutchPoints.

‘This is how’ – MLB insider gives his verdict on Junior Caminero’s epic ‘World Series’ celebration

After Junior Caminero’s big hit set the Tampa Bay Rays up for their incredible Game 6 win, one MLB insider gave his thoughts on the third baseman’s reaction. It is official, the World Series matchup is set between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Milwaukee Brewers.

Rays' Junior Caminero Has Signature October Moment in ALCS

The Tampa Bay Rays were able to advance to the World Series and in the win, Junior Caminero tore the house down with a home run.

Rays beat Guardians to book a World Series showdown with the Brewers

The Tampa Bay Rays are headed to the World Series for the third time in franchise history, booking a Fall Classic showdown with the Milwaukee Brewers.

Junior Caminero Trolls Cleveland With LeBron James’ Iconic Line After Guardians’ Elimination

Junior Caminero took a page out of LeBron James’ playbook to get the last laugh over Cleveland. After helping the Tampa Bay Rays eliminate the Cleveland Guardians in ALCS Game 6 and secure their World Series berth, the slugger echoed James’ iconic line, adding another layer to the rivalry.

Homer-happy Rays finish off Guardians to set up small-market World Series matchup with Brewers

The Rays will face the Milwaukee Brewers in the first matchup in which both teams are seeking their first World Series title since 1980, when the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Kansas City Royals.

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