{
  "id": 13238837,
  "title": "Rays wait for ALCS opponent after winning 101 games playing any brand of baseball needed to win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/rays-wait-for-alcs-opponent-after-winning-101-games-playing-any-brand-13238837",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T22:21:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/10/09/rays-wait-for-alcs-opponent-after-winning-101-games-playing-any-brand-of-baseball-needed-to-win"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tampa Bay Rays demonstrated their ability to adapt and win using various strategies during a three-game sweep of the New York Yankees. Manager Kevin Cash highlighted the team's flexibility, stating that they can shift gears on the fly when facing tough matchups or an opponent's starter struggling. The Rays' power hitters, like Drew Rasmussen in Game 1, and their small-ball style, including speedy runners and strategic bunts, proved crucial in securing three wins over the Yankees. Facing a team with a much smaller payroll in the AL Championship Series, the Rays will be eager to advance in the postseason, with Game 5 scheduled for Saturday night at Tropicana Field.",
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        "title": "Rays wait for ALCS opponent after winning 101 games playing any brand of baseball needed to win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/rays-wait-for-alcs-opponent-after-winning-101-games-playing-any-brand",
        "published": "2026-10-09T22:20:39.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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