Where 2026 ranks among best World Series matchups since 2000

This year's Fall Classic will crown a first-time winner. Here's where it stands among the best matchups of this century.

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Peralta, Caminero, Díaz lead Rays to 7-3 win over Guardians and a trip to the World Series

— Freddy Peralta threw 5 1/3 gritty innings, Junior Caminero and Yandy Díaz each hit a two-run homer and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night to advance to the World...

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Guardians bow out, extending franchise's World Series title drought to 78 years

The Guardians once again got close to the finish line but came up short in the ALCS, losing to the Rays in six games to extend their championship drought to 78 years.

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Rays clinch ALCS with Game 6 win, to face Brewers in World Series

The Rays beat the Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the ALCS to advance to the World Series for the third time in the franchise's 29 seasons.

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Rays take down Guardians to win 3rd pennant in franchise history

Rays take down Guardians to win 3rd pennant in franchise history

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Guardians using bullpen for Game 6, line up Williams for potential Game 7

The Guardians with start right-handed reliever Shawn Armstrong in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night against the Tampa Bay Rays.

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ALCS Game 6: Lineups, live updates for Guardians-Rays

Tampa Bay is one win away from the Fall Classic as Cleveland battles to play another day -- and we've got it all covered.

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Game 5 win has Rays on World Series cusp after wild weekend

The Rays beat the Guardians 3-1 on Sunday night to take a 3-2 lead in the ALCS.

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