Coverage dated October 20, 2026

Small-ball Rays are four wins from 1st World Series title

Headline from WFLA

The Rays and their low payroll and small-ball style are heading to the World Series seeking the first championship in franchise history.

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Reports & sources

6 articles, oldest first.

  1. FOX 21 Colorado Springs

    Small-ball Rays and their low payroll are 4 wins from their first World Series title (opens FOX 21 Colorado Springs)

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    FOX 21 Colorado Springs's feed description

    ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Junior Caminero took bites from a massive bone-in tomahawk steak in between questions from reporters inside a beer-soaked clubhouse as teammates danced around, sprayed bubbly and celebrated the Tampa Bay Rays’ third American League pennant.

  2. WHEC Rochester

    Small-ball Rays and their low payroll are four wins from their first World Series title (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    Junior Caminero took bites from a massive bone-in tomahawk steak in between questions from reporters inside a beer-soaked clubhouse as teammates danced around, sprayed bubbly and celebrated the Tampa Bay Rays’ third American League pennant.

  3. Latin Times

    How Three Dominican and Cuban Stars Carried the Rays to Their First World Series Shot (opens Latin Times)

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    Latin Times's feed description

    Junior Caminero ended a 33-AB homerless stretch, Yandy Díaz delivered on his Game 6 guarantee, and Freddy Peralta led the Rays to the 2026 Fall Classic.

  4. WFLA

    Small-ball Rays are four wins from 1st World Series title (opens WFLA)

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    WFLA's feed description

    The Rays and their low payroll and small-ball style are heading to the World Series seeking the first championship in franchise history.

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