Tampa Bay Rays vs. Chicago Cubs - June 13, 2024

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Cedric Mullins brings the Rays within one 👀

DeLuca Adds on Another Run ✌️

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Jonny DeLuca drives in Junior Caminero to pad the Rays lead!

Caminero Drives in Rays' 1st Run 💪

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Junior Caminero and the Rays strike first in the ALCS!

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Padres, Cubs could find themselves going head-to-head in free agency after playoffs showdownThe Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres have met in the MLB playoffs each of the last two years and could battle it out for arms in free agency this winter.

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ALCS Game 1 GDT: Small Ball All DayNow watch this be a 8-6 final score…

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Family Bikes to 30 MLB Parks ❤️Dad and son covered nearly 10,000 miles to every team's stadium for charity 🎥

Rays' Game 1 Lineup 📋

Ryan Bass

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@Ry_Bass

Kevin Cash’s lineup today in Game 1 of the ALCS, which features a ton of right-handed bats against LHP Griffin, including Fortes and Williamson’s postseason debuts for #Rays. Cash said he called Chandler Simpson last night and told him he’ll continue to play huge part.

Guardians' Game 1 Lineup 📋

Cleveland Guardians

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@CleGuardians

Vibes are good, hbu? #GuardsBall | #StandGuard

Messick Starting ALCS Game 2

Tim Stebbins

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@tim_stebbins

Parker Messick is the Guardians’ starter for Game 2 of the ALCS.

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NLCS Game 2: Dodgers at Brewers and ALCS Game 1: Guardians at RaysDay 2 of the League Championship Series round features two games.

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Why the Ideal Bat Path is the Ideal Bat Path - Bleacher NationAlex Bregman's swing is an absolute model for an ideal swing path.

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Tampa Bay Rays ALCS roster finalizedBrody Hopkins replaces Garrett Cleavinger

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The Top 7 Cubs Free Agents to Target for 2027 - Bleacher NationThere are a TON of Cubs free agents leaving this winter. So here's a list of the six-best free agents for the Cubs to add before 2027.

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ALCS Game One PreviewYour best source for quality Tampa Bay Rays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

All 4 Teams Chasing History 🏆

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Whoever comes out on top, baseball fans are in for a historic finish 👀

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Cubs AFL Update: Interview with outfielder Kade SnellRising Cubs outfield prospect Kade Snell takes a moment to speak with us.

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Japanese Ace Kaima Taira Wrapped Up a Brilliant NPB Season Ahead of a Likely Posting - Bleacher NationWhen Kaima Taira is posted for MLB teams, he'll have 45 days to negotiate a contract.

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AFL Mesa Solar Sox update: Dominick Reid stays strongThe Mesa Solar Sox played five games this week and won one, lost three and tied one.

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A 2026 Chicago Cubs Draft Report Card a Few Months Later - Bleacher NationHow is the Cubs' draft class looking now that the season is over?

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Should the Rays be scared of Guardians?Low-scoring, one-run games are very much on the table in this series.

Ranking Top 25 Trade Chips For Offseason 🔢Why Griffin Jax and Shane McClanahan could be on the move ➡️

Guardians' ALCS Roster ✨

Cleveland Guardians

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@CleGuardians

Our roster for the American League Championship Series is set. #GuardsBall | #StandGuard

MLB Playoffs Winners and Losers ⚾Analyzing what went wrong for the Cubs 📲

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Way-too-early prediction for Cubs’ starting rotation at the start of the 2027 seasonAn early prediction of what the Chicago Cubs' starting rotation could look like by Opening Day 2027.

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A few thoughts about the Cubs and Seiya SuzukiThe Cubs really can’t afford NOT to keep the Japanese star.

Rays' ALCS Roster ⚡

Rays Communications

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@RaysPR

The Tampa Bay Rays have announced their American League Championship Series roster.

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Trevor Rogers looks like perfect Cubs fit until Orioles' qualifying offer enters the pictureThe Chicago Cubs don't just have a need for pitching this offseason, they have a need for a specific kind of pitcher. The Cubs will be in search of pitchers who

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Carl Crawford to throw ALCS Game One first pitchYour best source for quality Tampa Bay Rays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

MLB News Outside The Confines: Three Davids and one GoliathThe two League Championship Series are set, and there’s three small-market teams. And other MLB news.

3 Cubs free agent signings that would signal Jed Hoyer is falling into the same trap againThe Chicago Cubs need to shift how they view pitching additions, and there are some clear free agents they need to avoid.

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — October 12Happy Birthday, Glenn Beckert!

National League Championship Series Game 1: Dodgers at BrewersThe teams with the top two regular season records in the NL meet to see who goes to the World Series.

Cubs prospect Josiah Hartshorn gets MLB Pipeline recognition that surprises absolutely nobodyJosiah Hartshorn and Brooks Caple have been named MLB Pipeline's top Chicago Cubs prospects, offering a glimpse of the future in the organization.

Umpires for NLCS and ALCS 📝Crews revealed for both championship series 📲

Today in Cubs history: An incredible ninth-inning comeback in the 2016 NLDSThis game is well worth remembering.

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Guardians Advance, White Sox Set Strike Out Record, Matt Shaw's Future, and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher NationOnly four teams remain in the fight for the 2026 World Series championship, as we near the end of a rather entertaining season. October may be the best month

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ALCS & NLCS Predictions 🔮4 teams competing for a World Series berth. Brewers can stop the 3-peat 📲

Cubs Rumors: Bringing back Carson Kelly may not be as far-fetched as it once seemedCarson Kelly is set to hit free agency, but the Chicago Cubs may make a strong play to bring him back this offseason, a move that could have huge dividends.

A few thoughts about the White Sox/Guardians division seriesCleveland became the 11th team to overcome a 2-0 deficit in a best-of-five postseason series.

Wild Dodgers Payroll Stat 😵LA spending more than every postseason team left combined 📲

Cubs could turn their Wild Card nightmare into offseason opportunity with Michael KingIf Michael King hits free agency, he would be an ideal target for the Chicago Cubs this offseason.

Cubs can't rely solely on Matt Shaw and Pedro Ramirez to replace Ian Happ and Seiya SuzukiMatt Shaw and Pedro Ramirez can't be the only plan for the Chicago Cubs in their efforts to replace Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki.

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Chicago Cubs news — Ramirez, Suzuki, ImanagaPedro Ramirez played very well in the field as well as as a switch hitter. He will be a large factor in 2027 and beyond.

4 individual Cubs storylines worth celebrating from an otherwise imperfect 2026 seasonTo say the end of the 2026 Chicago Cubs season left a bad taste in everyone's mouth would be the understatement of the century. The year, by most standards, was

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MLB Division Series Game 5: White Sox at GuardiansThe winner of tonight’s game heads to the ALCS.

Cubs' outfield need shouldn't tempt them into Jarren Duran trade if Red Sox squeeze him outThe Chicago Cubs have a need in the outfield this offseason, but they should ignore the idea of a Jarren Duran trade.

3 Yankees the Cubs could poach if Rays sweep forces New York into an offseason resetLike the Chicago Cubs, the New York Yankees made a quick exit from the MLB playoffs and could re-tool this offseason through free agency and the trade market.

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Today in Cubs history: A five-run ninth inning rally wins a World Series gameThe Cubs came from behind to win Game 1 of the 1908 World Series.

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Latest World Series Odds 🎲Fan and expert predictions ahead of Guardians-White Sox Game 5 📲

Cubs insider leaves little doubt about the odds of a reunion with Shota ImanagaAccording to one Chicago Cubs insider, there's little chance Jed Hoyer explores a reunion with left-hander Shota Imanaga in free agency.

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Last Chance for the White Sox, Salary Cap Arguments, Ditka's Seventh Inning Stretch, and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher NationAlthough the Cubs have been eliminated for almost two weeks (somehow, it feels like yesterday, yet at the same time, several months ago?), there's still some baseball to be played. White Sox play tonight. And it's their last chance to survive.

Kaima Taira wins Pacific League award while strengthening case to be Cubs' top free agent targetKaima Taira recently earned NPB's ERA title, and it's a reminder that he should be on the Chicago Cubs' radar this winter.

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Chicago Cubs news— Hartshorn, Ayers, Caple, Cabada, UsecheMLB Pipeline named Josiah Hartshorn Cubs Player of the year, one of an interesting group of players in this article.

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Trent Grisham Landing Spots 📍10 destinations for Yankees OF next season after disappointing season 📲

5 MLB playoff stars the Cubs must target this offseason to finally end their October miseryTarik Skubal is the obvious one, but there are other MLB playoff stars the Chicago Cubs should have on their radar this offseason.

Cubs would face even more pressure to dethrone Brewers thanks to MLB's latest CBA proposalThe Chicago Cubs made it clear last spring training that the path that puts them in the best position to have success in October is winning the division. Such a

Remembering Mike Ditka's Legendary Seventh Inning Stretch at Wrigley Field - Bleacher NationThe fastest Seventh Inning Stretch in recorded history.

The 10 Greatest MLB Divisional Series Upsets 😮Reflecting on the Cubs' most unexpected postseason triumph ➡️

Dear White Sox Fans: We're Rooting for You ... Whether You Like It or Not - Bleacher NationLike it or not, White Sox fans, I want you to beat the Guardians and advance to the ALCS.

MLB Pipeline Names Its Cubs Prospects of the Year - Bleacher NationIt's a close battle on the positional side, so who gets the top prospect nod for the Cubs?

Andrew McCutchen on the Modern Day Andrew McCutchen? (Hint: It's a Cub) - Bleacher NationIf Andrew McCutchen says you remind him of himself as a young player, that's a pretty sweet compliment.

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MLB has proposed a 154-game schedule to the MLBPAThere are some intriguing ideas here. Of course, there’s a catch.

Cubs may have already ruled themselves out of Randy Arozarena sweepstakes without saying itWith a focus on pitching, the Chicago Cubs likely won't entertain a pursuit of Randy Arozarena this offseason.

No Clincher, No Games, No More Suzuki(?), No Acuña, and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher NationThe odds are still against the Cubs retaining Seiya Suzuki.

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A blueprint for Jed Hoyer to fix Cubs pitchingThe Cubs seem to have fallen behind other teams in pitching development. Here are things they could do to change that.

Aging Yankees slugger could help the Cubs offset the loss of Ian Happ and Seiya SuzukiIn need of protection against left-handed pitching on the bench, there could be a match between the Chicago Cubs and Paul Goldschmidt in free agency.

Each Team's Biggest Roster Hole to Fix in Offseason ⚾The one personnel flaw the Cubs needs to address in 2027 📲

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — October 9Happy Birthday, Courtney Duncan!

MLB News Outside The Confines: The Rays are spreading the newsThe Rays sweep the Yankees. The Dodgers dispatch the Braves. CBA and lockout stuff and more MLB news.

3 changes Cubs must finally make after another exhausting year of the Jed Hoyer experienceJed Hoyer isn't going anywhere, but that doesn't hide the reality that real changes are needed for the Chicago Cubs this offseason.

MLB Division Series Game 4: Guardians at White SoxJust one game today, and the White Sox still can close out their series with a win.

Cubs have a Dansby Swanson problem that's only going to get worseWith Dansby Swanson's bat hitting career lows in 2026, the Chicago Cubs must address a growing concern in their lineup.

Jazz Chisholm Landing Spots📍FA fits for All-Star 2B with Yankees stint likely over 📲

The Qualifying Offer Number For Post-2026 Free Agents is Out - Bleacher NationThe increased Qualifying Offer number could mean tougher decisions for the Cubs.

Wrigley Field security bollard construction begins next weekFirst preps for next year’s All-Star Game are beginning.

Nico Hoerner on What the Cubs Can Take Away from a Two-Game Wild Card Sweep - Bleacher NationYou don't want to go too far in what you take away from just two games, but that's not the same as nothing.

Major League Baseball Proposes Reducing the Regular Season, Postseason Structure Changes, More (UPDATE) - Bleacher NationMLB has a new proposal for the players ahead of the CBA's expiration.

🚨MLB Proposes Less GamesReturn of 154-game season. Opponent selection in postseason. Full MLB proposal to MLBPA here 📲

This year’s MLB qualifying offer has been set. Should any Cubs be given one?Three Cubs players might rate getting a QO. Who would you give one to?

Best Fits for Michael King and Casey Mize ⚾Why the Cubs should look to sign one of San Diego's free agents ➡️

Heartbreaking Non-Homers, Trio of Clubs Move On, NLCS Match-Up, Streaming, and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher NationTwo near home runs were the stories in a couple eliminations last night.

MLB Has Reportedly Issued a Lengthy Memo on How Teams Are to Handle the Upcoming Lockout - Bleacher NationIn case you had any hopes whatsoever of the league and the players reaching a deal before the December 1 expiration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, I think this tells you plenty about where things stand.

In praise of Craig CounsellSome of you don’t like the Cubs manager. I’m here to give him props for good work.

Cubs could be forced into coaching staff change after Alex Cora spurns Phillies opportunityWith Alex Cora turning down an offer to manager the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs' bench coach Ryan Flaherty could be a name to watch.

World Series 2026 Picks from MLB ExpertsReviewing the most notable predictions for the remainder of the postseason

Payrolls for Remaining Playoff Teams 💰Dodgers almost as high as the other four teams combined. Tap for rankings 📲

Rays' Clubhouse Music 😏Only one choice after eliminating Yankees. Tap to watch 🎥

Chicago Cubs news — PCA, Gausman, HolmesNo, PCA is not a new member of the Chicago Bears. He was at Solider Field last Sunday to support friend Caleb Williams.

Cubs News: International Free Agent Signings, Pete Crow-Armstrong honored, Edward CabreraThe latest Chicago Cubs news, including recent international free-agent signings, Pete Crow-Armstrong being honored, and the plan for Edward Cabrera.

Boone: Yankees Clubhouse 'Broken'Manager describes emotional state of team after ALDS sweep

4 Cubs players most likely to be traded after Jed Hoyer hints at different looking 2027 rosterThe Chicago Cubs' roster will look different in 2027, and that will likely mean a trade or two along the way.

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Ball don’t lie: Rays 4, Yankees 3Your best source for quality Tampa Bay Rays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Division Series Recap 🍿Yankees, Padres and Braves all eliminated. Tap to catch up on all the action 📲

AL and NLDS Overreactions 🗣️Can anyone beat the Dodgers? Time to trade Acuña Jr.? 📲

Rays Sweep Yankees in ALDS 🧹

Tampa Bay hits 2 HRs off Fried to advance to ALCS

Cubs BCB After Dark: Should fielders need to stay in their spots?The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if more restrictions on fielding is needed.

MLB Lays Out Lockout PlansNew details emerge on 34-page memo with team owners and high-ranking execs (The Athletic)

Rays Hang On vs. Yankees 🤏Tampa Bay advances to ALCS for 1st time since 2020 after Volpe HR controversy

Rays Star Trolls Yankee After Sweep 🧹

Junior Caminero wasted no time after the final out

Volpe HR Taken Away 🙅

B/R Walk-Off

@BRWalkoff

ANTHONY VOLPE HITS GAME-TYING HOMER THEN HAS IT OVERTURNED AFTER FAN INTERFERENCE 🤯 OMG.

Mesa Jr. No-Doubter in 6th 💣

Rays OF knocks Fried out of game with Yankees on the brink of elimination 🎥

Mesa Jr. Got All of This One 🫡

VICTOR MESA JR. NO-DOUBT Rays go back in front!

Vilade's Solo Shot 💥

RYAN VILADE INTO THE FIRST ROW Rays lead!

Rays Strike First ⚡️

Jonathan Aranda opens the scoring in Game 3! #Postseason

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ALDS Game 3 GDT: Para bailar Bronx bambaOne win away…

MLB Division Series: Rays at Yankees, Brewers at PadresThe Rays and Brewers can close out their series tonight.

Cubs could take first step toward Ian Happ reunion with looming qualifying offer decisionOne of the first decisions the Chicago Cubs will need to make this offseason is determining if they are going to use the qualifying offer on any of their free a

Yankees Game 3 Lineup

New York Yankees

@Yankees

Game 3 in the Bronx. #RepBX

Rays Game 3 Lineup ⚡

Marc Topkin

@TBTimes_Rays

#Rays lineup vs. #Yankees, with Vilade in vs LH Fried and with Simpson out:

MLB Division Series: Guardians at White Sox, Dodgers at BravesLots of baseball today!

Cubs' assistant GM Jared Banner among candidates to take over Athletics front officeChicago Cubs assistant GM Jared Banner, as well as former Cubs prospect Sam Fuld, are among the candidates vying to take over the Athletics front office.

MLB Experimenting With Outfield Shift Restrictions in the Arizona Fall League - Bleacher NationWhat if outfielders had to begin a play in a small, specified zone instead of being able to position themselves wherever?

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ALDS Game Three Preview: Rays seek to complete Yankees humiliationYour best source for quality Tampa Bay Rays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Cubs Assistant GM Jared Banner is One of the "Top Candidates" to Get the Open A's Top Baseball Executive Job - Bleacher NationAre the Cubs going to lose an Assistant GM to the A's?

11 Years Ago Today, the Pirates Tried to Ruffle Jake Arrieta's Feathers, Failed, and a Cooler Paid the Price - Bleacher NationI will never get tired of this collection of memories.

MLB Postseason Buzz 🗣️

😬 Yankees defensive struggles ♨️ Padres-Brewers drama 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

Cubs should be watching Steven Kwan closely as Guardians move closer to offseason crossroadsIf the Cleveland Guardians were to consider trading Steven Kwan this offseason, the Chicago Cubs should be interested.

Farewell Owen Miller, Antoine Kelly, and Corbin Martin - Bleacher NationA trio of Cubs fringe roster guys are moving on.

An update on the looming MLB owners’ lockoutThings have been happening even while the postseason goes on. Here are some things you should know.

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Predicting the Outcome for Each Team's Top Free Agent 🔮How the Rays will decide to keep or let go of their most coveted available player ➡️

Brewers Tie a Record Losing Streak, Dodgers Go Up, Happ, Dombrowski, Launch Angle, and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher NationThe Brewers "matched a dubious Major League record set by the Senators and Twins that spanned 62 years from 1925-1987 and a move from Washington to Minnesota."

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Cubs' offseason plans could hinge more on Matt Shaw, Pedro Ramirez than anyone expectsThe Chicago Cubs could rely heavily on Matt Shaw and Pedro Ramirez in 2027, with Jed Hoyer's comments offering a major clue about the team's offseason plans.

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MLB News: MLB Postseason, Mason Miller tipping pitches, White Sox, Shohei Ohtani slumpingPlus, so much more postseason chatter.

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4 Cubs players who emerged as the biggest individual disappointments of 2026The Chicago Cubs got disappointing performances from several key players this season - led by offseason trade acquisition Edward Cabrera.

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Chicago Cubs history unpacked — October 7Happy Birthday, Jose Cardenal!

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Cubs BCB After Dark: Matt Shaw or Pedro Ramírez?The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks which young infielder should the Cubs trade.

Chicago Cubs Make a Series of International Free Agent Signings Official - Bleacher NationThe Cubs have struggled badly in International Free Agency on the pitching side for a very long time.

Possible Playoff Winning in Chicago, Pitch-Tipping, Postseason Memories, Surgeries, and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher NationPerhaps not the playoff win you were hoping for in this city.

Tommy Pham Says He's Going to Get a Reporter Banned Because the Reporter Reported a Report - Bleacher NationTommy Pham is not happy.

Ian Happ Doesn't Yet Know What Will Come Next - Bleacher NationFree agency looms for Ian Happ, but what actually comes next?