Tampa Bay Rays face Cleveland Guardians in AL Championship Series Game 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 10:07 AM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays compete against the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series on October 12. The Rays feature a roster heavily influenced by players acquired from other franchises, particularly Cleveland. Manager Kevin Cash praised the Guardians’ organizational talent and noted strong similarities in player development between the teams. Both teams aim to secure a spot in the World Series, making this series highly competitive.
- •The game starts today, October 12, 2026.
- •Tampa Bay's roster includes several former Guardians players.
- •Kevin Cash highlights shared development philosophies between teams.
- •This series showcases strong competition for the World Series berth.
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