Small-ball Rays and their low payroll are 4 wins from their first World Series title

In a thrilling 7-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians, the Tampa Bay Rays secured their spot in the 2026 World Series. The highlight of the game came in the 8th inning when designated hitter Yandy Diaz hit a home run. While Junior Caminero's run around the bases earlier had more emotional weight, Diaz's celebration proved to be equally memorable.

In the locker room after the game, he proudly displayed a massive tomahawk steak and flexed for the cameras, marking what could be a new postseason tradition. This isn't the first time Diaz has celebrated a postseason milestone with a tomahawk steak; he was seen carrying one around the clubhouse in September when the Rays clinched a postseason berth.

The Rays are set to face the Houston Astros in the World Series, making it just the second time in the past 100 years that two Texas teams will clash in the championship series. Diaz's over-the-top steak celebrations have certainly caught the attention of fans and the media, potentially turning this dish into a signature dish for the Rays.