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Rays Beat Guardians to Advance to World Series

The Tampa Bay Rays defeat the Cleveland Guardians in Game 6 of the ALCS, securing their first-ever trip to the World Series.

7 publishers · 81 articles · first seen 12 Oct 2026 · updated 17d ago

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The odds

How the odds moved · Will there be a run scored in the first inning?: Cleveland Guardians vs. Tampa Bay Rays
0%50%100%0%19 Oct, 00:33 UTCnowSI Feed: 3 Biggest Takeaways for Rays From ALCS Win Over Guardians · 21 Oct, 17:00 UTCSI Feed: Guardians Run Out of Gas in Game 6, Season Comes to a Close in ALCS Loss to Rays · 20 Oct, 03:18 UTCfeeds.bleacherreport.com: Updated MLB Playoff Bracket Picture 2026 After Rays Beat Guardians to Advance to World Series · 20 Oct, 03:04 UTCCBS Sports Headlines: Guardians vs. Rays ALCS Game 6 picks: Back at Trop, Tampa Bay can head to World Series behind Freddy Peralta · 19 Oct, 22:40 UTCSI Feed: Where the Guardians Went Wrong in Game 5 ALCS Loss to Rays · 19 Oct, 15:10 UTCSI Feed: Rays Need To Close Out Guardians in Game 6 Without Gavin Williams · 19 Oct, 15:00 UTCCBS Sports Headlines: Guardians vs. Rays prediction, odds, time: 2026 ALCS Game 6 picks by proven model for Monday, Oct. 19 · 19 Oct, 13:56 UTCCBS Sports Headlines: Guardians vs. Rays ALCS Game 6 picks: Back at Trop, Tampa Bay poised for World Series behind Freddy Peralta · 19 Oct, 13:10 UTCSI Feed: Probable Pitchers in Guardians' Do-or-Die ALCS Game 6 Against Rays · 19 Oct, 02:38 UTCSI Feed: Early Rays Momentum Puts Guardians On Heels in Crucial ALCS Game 5 Loss · 19 Oct, 01:21 UTC

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The story so far

7 publishers have covered this in 81 articles since 12 Oct 2026. SI Feed published first, on 12 October at 02:47 UTC; CBS Sports Headlines followed 9h 37m later. The most recent article, from SI Feed, appeared on 21 October at 17:00 UTC.

Outlets reporting it: The Hollywood Reporter (major outlet), www.espn.com (major outlet), The Guardian US (major outlet), SI Feed, CBS Sports Headlines, feeds.bleacherreport.com, Latest articles.

3 prediction markets price this story:

  • Will there be a run scored in the first inning?: Cleveland Guardians vs. Tampa Bay Rays — resolved “No” on 20 Oct 2026.
  • Will the Cleveland Guardians win the 2026 World Series? — resolved “No” on 20 Oct 2026. The Yes outcome occurs if the Cleveland Guardians win the 2026 World Series. The No outcome applies if any other team wins or if the Guardians are eliminated before taking the title. Readers often mistake the linked story about the regular season for the final result, but only the actual World Series winner matters.
  • Tampa Bay -1.5 games — resolved “Yes” on 20 Oct 2026. The market resolves to Yes if Tampa Bay finishes the championship series with more than one and a half games ahead of Cleveland. It resolves to No if Tampa Bay does not hold that specific lead at the end of the series. Readers often mistake the current game score for the final standing, but only the total games won in the entire series count toward the margin.

Odds are the market's probability that the outcome happens, updated every few minutes. They are information about what traders expect, not a forecast we make and not investment advice.

How it unfolded

Every source in the order it published, with the odds on Will there be a run scored in the first inning?: Cleveland Guardians vs. Tampa Bay Rays at that moment. A dash means the source published before we started tracking prices.

  1. SI FeedProbable Starting Pitchers for Rays and Guardians in Game 1 of 2026 ALCS—
  2. CBS Sports HeadlinesGuardians vs. Rays prediction, odds, time: 2026 ALCS Game 1 picks by proven model—
  3. CBS Sports HeadlinesGuardians vs. Rays ALCS Game 1 picks Monday: Tampa Bay appears to have nearly every opening advantage—
  4. CBS Sports HeadlinesRays vs. Guardians predictions: ALCS expert picks as title-starved franchises square off for pennant—
  5. The Hollywood ReporterHere’s Where to Watch ALCS 2026: Cleveland Guardians vs. Tampa Bay Rays Live Online—
  6. CBS Sports HeadlinesGuardians vs. Rays ALCS Game 1 picks Monday: Tampa Bay appears to have nearly every advantage in series opener—
  7. SI FeedRays Blow Lead in Game 1 of ALCS, Lose Series Opener to Guardians—
  8. SI FeedProbable Starting Pitchers for Guardians and Rays in Game 2 of 2026 ALCS—
  9. SI Feed5 Winners and 3 Losers in Game 1 of ALCS: Guardians vs. Rays—
  10. CBS Sports HeadlinesGuardians vs. Rays ALCS Game 2 picks: Tampa Bay tries to avoid back-to-back home losses first time in 2 months—
  11. Show 71 later sources
    1. CBS Sports HeadlinesGuardians vs. Rays prediction, odds, time: 2026 ALCS Game 2 picks by proven model—
    2. SI Feed3 Biggest Takeaways From Rays ALCS Game 1 Loss to Guardians—
    3. www.espn.comALCS Game 2: Lineups, live updates from Guardians-Rays—
    4. SI FeedWhere the Guardians Need Improvements in the ALCS Against Rays—
    5. SI FeedRays Make Several Changes to Lineup in Game 2 vs. Guardians—
    6. CBS Sports HeadlinesGuardians vs. Rays ALCS Game 2 picks: Tampa Bay hasn't lost consecutive games at home in 2 months—
    7. feeds.bleacherreport.comRays Beat Guardians in Game 2 to Tie ALCS, Box Score Stats, Highlights, Updated MLB Playoff Bracket—
    8. SI FeedRays Take Advantage of Guardians Miscues to Even up ALCS—
    9. SI Feed3 Takeaways From Guardians Game 2 Loss of ALCS Against Rays—
    10. SI FeedRays' Deadline Pickups Are Delivering Big in the ALCS—
    11. SI Feed7 Winners, 4 Losers From Guardians vs Rays Clash in Game 2 of ALCS—
    12. SI FeedRays Make Surprising Decision With ALCS Game 3 Starter vs. Guardians—
    13. feeds.bleacherreport.comRays vs. Guardians ALCS Game 3 Rescheduled by MLB Due to Inclement Weather, Latest Forecast—
    14. CBS Sports HeadlinesRays vs. Guardians ALCS Game 3 start time moved up to 1 p.m. due to inclement weather—
    15. CBS Sports HeadlinesRays vs. Guardians prediction, odds, time: 2026 ALCS Game 3 picks by proven model—
    16. SI FeedProbable Starting Pitchers for Rays and Guardians in Game 3 of 2026 ALCS—
    17. SI FeedThree Takeaways From First Two Games of ALCS for Rays—
    18. CBS Sports HeadlinesRays vs. Guardians ALCS Game 3 picks: Winner of final day game of 2026 MLB season Thursday likely wins series—
    19. SI FeedUnexpected Hitting Heroes Lift Rays in Game 2 Over Guardians—
    20. CBS Sports HeadlinesRays vs. Guardians prediction, odds, time: 2026 ALCS Game 3 picks by proven model—
    21. SI FeedRays Feature New-Look Lineup for Game 3 vs. Guardians—
    22. SI Feed2 Quick Ways the Guardians Can Bounce Back at Home in Game 3 of ALCS—
    23. www.espn.comFollow live: Rays take on Guardians as series shifts to Cleveland—
    24. SI FeedGuardians vs. Rays Game 4 & 5 ALCS: Weather Updates, How To Watch and More—
    25. SI FeedRays' Offense Continues to Struggle in Pivotal Game 3 Loss—
    26. SI Feed3 Takeaways from Guardians Huge Win vs. Rays in ALCS Game 3—
    27. feeds.bleacherreport.comUpdated Weather Forecast for Rays vs. Guardians ALCS Game 4 in 2026 MLB Playoff Bracket—
    28. SI FeedGuardians Pitchers Have Stifled the Rays’ Big Three, and Tampa’s Offense Is Floundering—
    29. SI FeedPotential Starting Pitchers for Guardians and Rays in Game 4 of 2026 ALCS—
    30. CBS Sports HeadlinesRays vs. Guardians prediction, odds, time: 2026 ALCS Game 4 picks by proven model—
    31. CBS Sports HeadlinesRays vs. Guardians ALCS Game 4 picks: Strong winds blowing in at Progressive Field should keep run total down—
    32. SI FeedThis Pitcher Has Been the Difference Maker in the ALCS between Guardians and Rays—
    33. www.espn.comGuardians to open with Armstrong; Rays start Martinez in ALCS Game 4—
    34. SI Feed3 Rays Players Who Need To Step up Against Guardians—
    35. SI FeedWhy Guardians Made the Correct Decision for Game 4 Starting This Pitcher—
    36. SI FeedRays Make Major Change to Lineup Ahead of Game 4 of ALCS—
    37. feeds.bleacherreport.comRays vs. Guardians ALCS Game 4 Postponed Due to Inclement Weather, Photos & Videos of Rain, Puddles—
    38. feeds.bleacherreport.comRays vs. Guardians ALCS Game 4 Delayed Due to Inclement Weather, Photos & Videos of Rain, Puddles—
    39. feeds.bleacherreport.comCheck Out Photos, Videos of Rain, Puddles, Poor Weather Ahead of Rays vs. Guardians ALCS Game 4—
    40. SI FeedGame 4 of ALCS Between Rays, Guardians Will Be Delayed Due to Bad Weather—
    41. SI FeedGame 4 of ALCS Between Rays, Guardians Gets Postponed—
    42. SI FeedALCS Game 4 Rainout Disrupts Guardians, Rays Pitching Plans—
    43. www.espn.comRain pushes Rays-Guardians ALCS Game 4 to Saturday; Sunday off-day now Game 5—
    44. CBS Sports HeadlinesRays vs. Guardians prediction, odds, time: 2026 ALCS Game 4 picks by proven model—
    45. SI FeedHow Changes to the ALCS Schedule Will Impact the Cleveland Guardians—
    46. SI FeedShawn Armstrong Remains Game 4 Opener, Even Following Weather Postponement—
    47. SI FeedRays, Guardians Stick With ALCS Game 4 Pitching Plans Despite Rainout—
    48. SI FeedGuardians Won't Let Weather Postponement Change Approach in Game 4 of ALCS—
    49. www.espn.comFollow live: Rays, Guardians face off in ALCS Game 4—
    50. feeds.bleacherreport.comRays Beat Guardians in Game 4 to Even ALCS, Box Score Stats, Highlights, Updated MLB Playoff Bracket—
    51. The Guardian USRays punish Cleveland defensive lapses to square ALCS at two games apiece—
    52. www.espn.comRays capitalize on Guardians' errors to even ALCS at 2-2—
    53. SI Feed3 Moments that Changed Game 4 of the ALCS: Guardians vs. Rays—
    54. Latest articlesJonathan Aranda leads way as Rays beat Guardians to even ALCS at 2-2—
    55. SI FeedThe Rays Rediscovered Their Winning Formula Just in Time to Save Their Season—
    56. SI FeedGuardians’ Rookie Growing Pains Lead to Loss Against Rays in ALCS Game 4—
    57. SI FeedProbable Starters for Pivotal Rays-Guardians ALCS Game 5—
    58. CBS Sports HeadlinesRays vs. Guardians prediction, odds, time: 2026 ALCS Game 5 picks by proven model—
    59. SI FeedRays Offense Finally Comes Alive to Even ALCS With Guardians—
    60. www.espn.comLineups, live updates for Rays-Guardians ALCS Game 5—
    61. SI FeedTravis Bazzana Reveals Guardians Headspace Following Game 4 Loss in ALCS—
    62. SI FeedEarly Rays Momentum Puts Guardians On Heels in Crucial ALCS Game 5 Loss44%
    63. SI FeedProbable Pitchers in Guardians' Do-or-Die ALCS Game 6 Against Rays44%
    64. CBS Sports HeadlinesGuardians vs. Rays ALCS Game 6 picks: Back at Trop, Tampa Bay poised for World Series behind Freddy Peralta44%
    65. CBS Sports HeadlinesGuardians vs. Rays prediction, odds, time: 2026 ALCS Game 6 picks by proven model for Monday, Oct. 1944%
    66. SI FeedRays Need To Close Out Guardians in Game 6 Without Gavin Williams44%
    67. SI FeedWhere the Guardians Went Wrong in Game 5 ALCS Loss to Rays44%
    68. CBS Sports HeadlinesGuardians vs. Rays ALCS Game 6 picks: Back at Trop, Tampa Bay can head to World Series behind Freddy Peralta44%
    69. feeds.bleacherreport.comUpdated MLB Playoff Bracket Picture 2026 After Rays Beat Guardians to Advance to World Series44%
    70. SI FeedGuardians Run Out of Gas in Game 6, Season Comes to a Close in ALCS Loss to Rays44%
    71. SI Feed3 Biggest Takeaways for Rays From ALCS Win Over Guardians0%▼43 points since the previous source
  12. Market resolved: No

Sources

Every article we clustered into this story. Headlines link to the publisher.

  1. Lineups, live updates for Rays-Guardians ALCS Game 5 www.espn.com ·
  2. Rays capitalize on Guardians' errors to even ALCS at 2-2 www.espn.com ·
  3. Rays punish Cleveland defensive lapses to square ALCS at two games apiece The Guardian US ·
  4. Follow live: Rays, Guardians face off in ALCS Game 4 www.espn.com ·
  5. Rain pushes Rays-Guardians ALCS Game 4 to Saturday; Sunday off-day now Game 5 www.espn.com ·
  6. Guardians to open with Armstrong; Rays start Martinez in ALCS Game 4 www.espn.com ·
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  1. Follow live: Rays take on Guardians as series shifts to Cleveland www.espn.com ·
  2. ALCS Game 2: Lineups, live updates from Guardians-Rays www.espn.com ·
  3. Here’s Where to Watch ALCS 2026: Cleveland Guardians vs. Tampa Bay Rays Live Online The Hollywood Reporter ·
  4. 3 Biggest Takeaways for Rays From ALCS Win Over Guardians SI Feed
  5. Guardians Run Out of Gas in Game 6, Season Comes to a Close in ALCS Loss to Rays SI Feed
  6. Updated MLB Playoff Bracket Picture 2026 After Rays Beat Guardians to Advance to World Series feeds.bleacherreport.com
  7. Guardians vs. Rays ALCS Game 6 picks: Back at Trop, Tampa Bay can head to World Series behind Freddy Peralta CBS Sports Headlines
  8. Where the Guardians Went Wrong in Game 5 ALCS Loss to Rays SI Feed
  9. Rays Need To Close Out Guardians in Game 6 Without Gavin Williams SI Feed
  10. Guardians vs. Rays prediction, odds, time: 2026 ALCS Game 6 picks by proven model for Monday, Oct. 19 CBS Sports Headlines
  11. Guardians vs. Rays ALCS Game 6 picks: Back at Trop, Tampa Bay poised for World Series behind Freddy Peralta CBS Sports Headlines
  12. Probable Pitchers in Guardians' Do-or-Die ALCS Game 6 Against Rays SI Feed
  13. Early Rays Momentum Puts Guardians On Heels in Crucial ALCS Game 5 Loss SI Feed
  14. Travis Bazzana Reveals Guardians Headspace Following Game 4 Loss in ALCS SI Feed
  15. Rays Offense Finally Comes Alive to Even ALCS With Guardians SI Feed
  16. Rays vs. Guardians prediction, odds, time: 2026 ALCS Game 5 picks by proven model CBS Sports Headlines
  17. Probable Starters for Pivotal Rays-Guardians ALCS Game 5 SI Feed
  18. Guardians’ Rookie Growing Pains Lead to Loss Against Rays in ALCS Game 4 SI Feed
  19. The Rays Rediscovered Their Winning Formula Just in Time to Save Their Season SI Feed
  20. Jonathan Aranda leads way as Rays beat Guardians to even ALCS at 2-2 Latest articles
  21. 3 Moments that Changed Game 4 of the ALCS: Guardians vs. Rays SI Feed
  22. Rays Beat Guardians in Game 4 to Even ALCS, Box Score Stats, Highlights, Updated MLB Playoff Bracket feeds.bleacherreport.com
  23. Guardians Won't Let Weather Postponement Change Approach in Game 4 of ALCS SI Feed
  24. Rays, Guardians Stick With ALCS Game 4 Pitching Plans Despite Rainout SI Feed
  25. Shawn Armstrong Remains Game 4 Opener, Even Following Weather Postponement SI Feed
  26. How Changes to the ALCS Schedule Will Impact the Cleveland Guardians SI Feed
  27. Rays vs. Guardians prediction, odds, time: 2026 ALCS Game 4 picks by proven model CBS Sports Headlines
  28. ALCS Game 4 Rainout Disrupts Guardians, Rays Pitching Plans SI Feed
  29. Game 4 of ALCS Between Rays, Guardians Gets Postponed SI Feed
  30. Game 4 of ALCS Between Rays, Guardians Will Be Delayed Due to Bad Weather SI Feed
  31. Rays vs. Guardians ALCS Game 4 Postponed Due to Inclement Weather, Photos & Videos of Rain, Puddles feeds.bleacherreport.com
  32. Rays vs. Guardians ALCS Game 4 Delayed Due to Inclement Weather, Photos & Videos of Rain, Puddles feeds.bleacherreport.com
  33. Check Out Photos, Videos of Rain, Puddles, Poor Weather Ahead of Rays vs. Guardians ALCS Game 4 feeds.bleacherreport.com
  34. Rays Make Major Change to Lineup Ahead of Game 4 of ALCS SI Feed
  35. Why Guardians Made the Correct Decision for Game 4 Starting This Pitcher SI Feed
  36. 3 Rays Players Who Need To Step up Against Guardians SI Feed
  37. This Pitcher Has Been the Difference Maker in the ALCS between Guardians and Rays SI Feed
  38. Rays vs. Guardians ALCS Game 4 picks: Strong winds blowing in at Progressive Field should keep run total down CBS Sports Headlines
  39. Rays vs. Guardians prediction, odds, time: 2026 ALCS Game 4 picks by proven model CBS Sports Headlines
  40. Potential Starting Pitchers for Guardians and Rays in Game 4 of 2026 ALCS SI Feed
  41. Guardians Pitchers Have Stifled the Rays’ Big Three, and Tampa’s Offense Is Floundering SI Feed
  42. Updated Weather Forecast for Rays vs. Guardians ALCS Game 4 in 2026 MLB Playoff Bracket feeds.bleacherreport.com
  43. 3 Takeaways from Guardians Huge Win vs. Rays in ALCS Game 3 SI Feed
  44. Rays' Offense Continues to Struggle in Pivotal Game 3 Loss SI Feed
  45. Guardians vs. Rays Game 4 & 5 ALCS: Weather Updates, How To Watch and More SI Feed
  46. 2 Quick Ways the Guardians Can Bounce Back at Home in Game 3 of ALCS SI Feed
  47. Rays Feature New-Look Lineup for Game 3 vs. Guardians SI Feed
  48. Rays vs. Guardians prediction, odds, time: 2026 ALCS Game 3 picks by proven model CBS Sports Headlines
  49. Unexpected Hitting Heroes Lift Rays in Game 2 Over Guardians SI Feed
  50. Rays vs. Guardians ALCS Game 3 picks: Winner of final day game of 2026 MLB season Thursday likely wins series CBS Sports Headlines
  51. Three Takeaways From First Two Games of ALCS for Rays SI Feed
  52. Probable Starting Pitchers for Rays and Guardians in Game 3 of 2026 ALCS SI Feed
  53. Rays vs. Guardians prediction, odds, time: 2026 ALCS Game 3 picks by proven model CBS Sports Headlines
  54. Rays vs. Guardians ALCS Game 3 start time moved up to 1 p.m. due to inclement weather CBS Sports Headlines
  55. Rays vs. Guardians ALCS Game 3 Rescheduled by MLB Due to Inclement Weather, Latest Forecast feeds.bleacherreport.com
  56. Rays Make Surprising Decision With ALCS Game 3 Starter vs. Guardians SI Feed
  57. 7 Winners, 4 Losers From Guardians vs Rays Clash in Game 2 of ALCS SI Feed
  58. Rays' Deadline Pickups Are Delivering Big in the ALCS SI Feed
  59. 3 Takeaways From Guardians Game 2 Loss of ALCS Against Rays SI Feed
  60. Rays Take Advantage of Guardians Miscues to Even up ALCS SI Feed
  61. Rays Beat Guardians in Game 2 to Tie ALCS, Box Score Stats, Highlights, Updated MLB Playoff Bracket feeds.bleacherreport.com
  62. Guardians vs. Rays ALCS Game 2 picks: Tampa Bay hasn't lost consecutive games at home in 2 months CBS Sports Headlines
  63. Rays Make Several Changes to Lineup in Game 2 vs. Guardians SI Feed
  64. Where the Guardians Need Improvements in the ALCS Against Rays SI Feed
  65. 3 Biggest Takeaways From Rays ALCS Game 1 Loss to Guardians SI Feed
  66. Guardians vs. Rays prediction, odds, time: 2026 ALCS Game 2 picks by proven model CBS Sports Headlines
  67. Guardians vs. Rays ALCS Game 2 picks: Tampa Bay tries to avoid back-to-back home losses first time in 2 months CBS Sports Headlines
  68. 5 Winners and 3 Losers in Game 1 of ALCS: Guardians vs. Rays SI Feed
  69. Probable Starting Pitchers for Guardians and Rays in Game 2 of 2026 ALCS SI Feed
  70. Rays Blow Lead in Game 1 of ALCS, Lose Series Opener to Guardians SI Feed
  71. Guardians vs. Rays ALCS Game 1 picks Monday: Tampa Bay appears to have nearly every advantage in series opener CBS Sports Headlines
  72. Rays vs. Guardians predictions: ALCS expert picks as title-starved franchises square off for pennant CBS Sports Headlines
  73. Guardians vs. Rays ALCS Game 1 picks Monday: Tampa Bay appears to have nearly every opening advantage CBS Sports Headlines
  74. Guardians vs. Rays prediction, odds, time: 2026 ALCS Game 1 picks by proven model CBS Sports Headlines
  75. Probable Starting Pitchers for Rays and Guardians in Game 1 of 2026 ALCS SI Feed

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