By Adam Sanford, October 30, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series on October 19, 2026, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, advancing to the World Series. Third baseman Junior Caminero was among the players celebrating the series-clinching victory.
With the conclusion of the ALCS, the 2026-2027 MLB offseason calendar is now underway. Key dates for free agency, arbitration, the winter meetings, and the Rule 5 draft will shape roster construction for the upcoming season.
