'Rat pack’ of Hagel, Cirelli, Guentzel have led the way for Lightning

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It’s just one loss. One heartbreaking, soul-crushing, unexpected loss

The Rays had all the momentum and hype. The Guardians had all the grit and hustle. Read more.

 
 
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Rays let early lead get away, lose ALCS opener to gritty Guardians

Cleveland shows fight at the plate, scoring all seven of its runs over the final four innings, and determination on the mound. Read more.

 
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MLB commissioner ‘excited’ by what Rays have done, what’s to come

Between repairs to the Trop, approval for a new stadium and increased excitement for the team, the new owners have had a strong rookie year. Read more.

 
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Plant City’s Parker Messick to start ALCS Game 2 for Guardians vs. Rays

Messick started Games 1 and 4 of the American League Division Series against the White Sox, working 6 ⅔ innings. Read more.

 
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Rays add hard-throwing rookie Brody Hopkins as only ALCS roster change

Notes | It’s the same 12-pitcher, 14-player breakdown except for lefty Garrett Cleavinger, who is dropped. Read more.

 

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See images from Rays’ AL Championship Series opener against Guardians

Photo gallery | Tampa Bay is one series victory from advancing to its third World Series and first since 2020. Read more.

 
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‘Rat pack’ of Hagel, Cirelli, Guentzel have led the way for Lightning

Friends off the ice, the trio pace the Bolts during 5-on-5 play. But they can be too nice to each other, too, Jon Cooper says. Read more.