Coverage dated October 29, 2026

Rays become 3rd team to lose first 3 World Series

Headline from WFLA

Predicted by many to finish at or near the bottom of the AL East, the Rays reached the World Series for the third time but remain without a title.

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Reports & sources

3 articles, oldest first.

  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Rays become third team to lose first three World Series, joining Brooklyn Dodgers, Detroit Tigers (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    The Tampa Bay Rays joined the Brooklyn Dodgers and Detroit Tigers as the only teams to lose in their first three World Series appearances

  2. WFLA

    Rays become 3rd team to lose first 3 World Series (opens WFLA)

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    WFLA's feed description

    Predicted by many to finish at or near the bottom of the AL East, the Rays reached the World Series for the third time but remain without a title.

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