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Tampa Bay Rays sweep Yankees, advance to AL Championship Series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 12:03 AM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Tampa Bay Rays sweep Yankees, advance to AL Championship Series

Summary

The Tampa Bay Rays celebrated after sweeping the New York Yankees in the AL Division Series, highlighted by a 4-3 victory on Wednesday night. Junior Caminero referred to his team as 'the best team in the world' as the Rays secured their first AL Championship Series appearance since 2020. Tampa Bay's recent performance followed a regular-season finish of 98-64, showcasing their hitting prowess and defensive versatility. They will play their first ALCS game at Tropicana Field since 2008 on Monday, aiming for a spot in the World Series.

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By the Numbers

•Rays finished the regular season with an AL-best 98-64 record.
•Ryan Vilade and Victor Mesa Jr. homered in the clinching Game 3.
•Rays expect a strong crowd at Tropicana Field for the ALCS.
•Next opponent is either the Chicago White Sox or Cleveland Guardians.

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12:03 AMYahoo Sports — Singing `New York, New York,' Rays revel in recognition as they head to AL Championship Series

What they're saying

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NEW YORK (AP) — Belting out “Theme from New York, New York” as they locked arms in the visitors' clubhouse at Yankee Stadium, the Tampa Bay Rays reveled with satisfaction after sweeping baseball's most storied team.“The best team in the world right here,” Tampa Bay star Junior Caminero said Wednesday night after the Rays earned a matchup with the Chicago White Sox or Cleveland Guardians in their first American League Championship Series since 2020.
— Yahoo Sportsby RONALD BLUM

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