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Sunday, October 18, 2026 — Rasmussen and Messick Own Sunday, Stan Coveleski’s Endurance Shines, and I Call for Earlier Free Agency
There’s only one game on today’s major league scoreboard, and nothing is underway or final yet. Tampa Bay visits Cleveland, with Drew Rasmussen scheduled to face Parker Messick. The Rays arrive with momentum after winning yesterday’s game, Tampa Bay Rays 7, Cleveland Guardians 3. Now the Guardians turn to Messick, while Rasmussen gets the assignment for Tampa Bay. With no other games competing for attention, every pitch in Cleveland gets the full October spotlight. I’m watching how each club handles the opening few innings, because in a game like this, the first stressful situation can shape…
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