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- 1Rays' unique contact-first approach carried them to October●'Something a little bit new': The unique approach that carried the Rays to October https://www. mlb.com/news/explaining-
The Tampa Bay Rays, the American League's best team in 2026, reached the postseason behind a distinctive contact-oriented offensive approach that the club describes as 'something a little bit new.' With the American League Division Series underway this weekend, MLB.com takes a closer look at how the strategy of putting the ball in play helped separate the Rays from the rest of the league and carry them into October baseball.