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Coverage dated October 18, 2026 to October 19, 2026

Guardians announce starting pitcher for ALCS Game 6

Headline from WKBN Youngstown, on the newest of 3 developments

Monday's first pitch between the Guardians are Rays Friday is slated for 8 p.m. at Tropicana Field.

WKBN Youngstown's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Rasmussen shines as Rays beat Guardians 3-1 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 ALCS lead

    Headline from WHEC Rochester ·

  2. Guardians face elimination in Game 6 against Rays

    Headline from FOX 8 Cleveland ·

  3. Newest

    Guardians announce starting pitcher for ALCS Game 6

    Headline from WKBN Youngstown ·

2 reports not tied to one development ·

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Reports & sources

26 articles, oldest first.

  1. Hawaiitribune Herald

    Rays hang on to beat Guardians and even ALCS, ensuring a return to Tropicana Field (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)

    Published

    Hawaiitribune Herald's feed description

    CLEVELAND — The Rays are returning home to play at least Game 6 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night.

  2. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Rasmussen shines as Rays beat Guardians 3-1 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 ALCS lead (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen celebrates the end of the seventh inning against the Cleveland Guardians in Game 5 of an American League Championship Series baseball game in Cleveland, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.

  3. FOX 13 Tampa

    Rays vs. Guardians: Game 5 preview, pitching matchup, how to watch (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

    Published

    FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

    The Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians meet Sunday afternoon for Game 5 of the American League Championship Series, with the best-of-seven matchup tied at two games apiece. The Rays head into the pivotal game after earning a 7-3 win Saturday night, keeping their World Series hopes alive and guar…

  4. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Guardians vs. Rays ALCS Game 5: Starting lineups, pitchers, TV channel and game time (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

    Published

    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    The Guardians send rookie Parker Messick to the mound against Drew Rasmussen and the Tampa Bay Rays in a pivotal ALCS Game 5.

  5. New York Post

    Rays vs. Guardians Game 5 prediction, odds: ALCS picks, best bet Sunday (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Stitches' best bet for Game 5 of the Rays-Guardians ALCS.

  6. WFLA

    LIVE UPDATES: Rays and Guardians battle in Game 5 tied at 2-2 in ALCS (opens WFLA)

    Published

    WFLA's feed description

    Live updates from Rays vs. Guardians game 5 in Cleveland

  7. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Rasmussen shines as the Rays beat the Guardians 3-1 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 ALCS lead (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

    Published

    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Drew Rasmussen allowed one run over seven innings for his second postseason win, Tampa Bay’s offense kept on constant pressure and the Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 to take a 3-2 lead in the AL Championship Series

  8. Toledo Blade

    Rays beat Guardians 3-1 in Game 5 to take 3-2 ALCS lead (opens Toledo Blade)

    Published

    Toledo Blade's feed description

    CLEVELAND — Drew Rasmussen allowed one run over seven innings for his second postseason win, Tampa Bay’s offense kept on constant pressure and the Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 Sunday night to take a 3-2 lead in the AL Championship Series.

  9. The Boston Globe

    Drew Rasmussen shines as Rays beat Guardians in Game 5 to take a 3-2 ALCS lead (opens The Boston Globe)

    Published

    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The Rays will try to capture their third AL pennant and first since 2020 on Monday at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla.

  10. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Who starts ALCS Game 6? Guardians' pitching future is uncertain (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

    Published

    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Stephen Vogt faces a crucial pitching decision as the Guardians return to Tampa Bay trailing the ALCS 3-2. Can Cleveland pull off another October comeback?

  11. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Can Guardians survive Game 6 with no clear starting pitcher? (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

    Published

    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga discuss the Guardians' Game 5 loss to Tampa Bay, Parker Messick's struggles and Cleveland's uncertain pitching plans for ALCS Game 6.

  12. West Hawaii Today

    Drew Rasmussen pitches Rays to 3-2 ALCS series lead over Guardians (opens West Hawaii Today)

    Published

    West Hawaii Today's feed description

    CLEVELAND — The Tampa Bay Rays are one win away from the World Series, and they’ll have two chances to clinch a berth at home.

  13. FOX 8 Cleveland

    Guardians face elimination in Game 6 against Rays (opens FOX 8 Cleveland)

    Published

    FOX 8 Cleveland's feed description

    It’s win or go home (again) for the Cleveland Guardians as they face elimination Monday in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series against Tampa Bay Rays.

  14. UPI

    Rays' Rasmussen beats Guardians for ALCS lead, but warns of 'poison' (opens UPI)

    Published

    UPI's feed description

    Drew Rasmussen toyed with tempo, overpowering the Cleveland Guardians and leading the Tampa Bay Rays to victory in Game 5 of the ALCS in Cleveland.

  15. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Guardians will start Shawn Armstrong in Game 6; second ALCS start in three days (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

    Published

    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Shawn Armstrong, after missing most of the second half of the regular season with a calf injury, will start Game 6 for the Guardians tonight against the Rays.

  16. WKBN Youngstown

    Guardians announce starting pitcher for ALCS Game 6 (opens WKBN Youngstown)

    Published

    WKBN Youngstown's feed description

    Monday's first pitch between the Guardians are Rays Friday is slated for 8 p.m. at Tropicana Field.

  17. New York Post

    Guardians vs. Rays prediction: ALCS Game 6 odds, picks, best bets (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    A chance to clinch at home for Tampa Bay.

  18. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Guardians, Rays starting lineups for ALCS Game 6: Oct. 19, 2026 (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

    Published

    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    The Guardians will send reliever Shawn Armstrong to the mound to start Game 6 of the ALCS on Monday night. It's an elimination game for Cleveland.

  19. WFLA

    LIVE UPDATES: Rays take on Guardians for Game 6 of ALCS (opens WFLA)

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    WFLA's feed description

    The Tampa Bay Rays are one away from clinching their spot in the World Series. The team returns to Tropicana Field to face the Cleveland Guardians in Game 6 of the ALCS.

  20. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Guardians vs. Rays ALCS Game 6 Live Updates: Can Cleveland force Game 7? (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

    Published

    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    The Guardians face elimination in Game 6 of the ALCS, needing a win at Tropicana Field to force a Game 7 against the Rays, with a taxed bullpen and struggling offense.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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