Rays vs. Guardians: ALCS Preview

The American League’s best regular-season team in the Tampa Bay Rays swept the New York Yankees in the ALDS. The Cleveland Guardians surged to win three consecutive games with their backs against the wall to beat the Chicago White Sox in another strong ALDS matchup. Both of these exciting teams will meet in the 2026 ALCS. The Rays haven’t been to the ALCS since 2020, and the Cleveland Guardians are making their first ALCS appearance since 2024. These teams had very different regular season and postseason experiences this year, with the Rays dominating their way through a three-game sweep in…