Junior Caminero celebrates Rays' sweep over Yankees, claims he's best in MLB

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Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Junior Caminero celebrates Rays' sweep over Yankees, claims he's best in MLB
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Junior Caminero of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrated the team's sweep of the New York Yankees in the ALDS on October 7, 2026. After the final out, Caminero dramatically gestured a sweep, proclaiming, "the Yankees lose!" He also praised his teammates and called himself "the best in the world." This comes after his impressive regular season where he hit 42 home runs. The Rays will await the outcome of the White Sox-Guardians series for their next opponent in the ALCS.

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  • •Caminero participated in postgame celebrations after the Rays' ALDS sweep of the Yankees.
  • •He shouted phrases including "the Yankees lose!" during the festivities.
  • •Caminero hit 42 home runs in the regular season and performed well in the ALDS.
  • •The Rays will meet the winner of the White Sox-Guardians series in the ALCS.
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Junior Caminero had some things to say after the Tampa Bay Rays swept the New York Yankees.

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