GEORGE KIRBY

The Seattle Mariners believe snapping their 21-year playoff drought is only the beginning.

Jeremy Peña homered in the 18th inning, and the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 1-0 to advance to the AL Championship Series for the sixth straight year.

There was bunting draped off the railings in October and logos painted on the grass of T-Mobile Park that were absent for the past two decades when the Seattle Mariners were stuck in baseball purgatory and left as a spectator every postseason.

Yordan Alvarez and his mighty bat did it yet again, launching a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning off Seattle ace Luis Castillo that lifted the Houston Astros over the Mariners 4-2 for a 2-0 lead in the AL Division Series.

Astros reliever Phil Maton says he broke his right pinkie when he punched a locker in frustration after Houston’s regular-season finale and will miss the postseason.

Javier Baez hit a two-run homer and Bryan Garcia made a successful spot start as the Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 4-3 on Monday night at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. They have three more this week against the Seattle Mariners (87-72), who have already clinched a playoff spot. The Tigers scored first against Mariners starter George Kirby when Akil Baddoo drew a lead-off walk, stole second and then scored on Miguel Cabrera’s single. pic.twitter.com/3Ljr0P0R4R — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) October 4, 2022Garcia, called up from Triple-A Toledo to make a late-season spot start, made another good impression, allowing three runs on five hits in 6 2/3 innings. Tigers lefty Eduardo Rodriguez (5-5, 4.02 ERA) will face M’s lefty Marco Gonzales (10-15, 4.14).

Dansby Swanson hit one of Atlanta’s four home runs and the World Series champion Braves grabbed sole possession of first place for the first time all season with a 6-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night.

DETROIT -- August has largely been a month of rest for Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera. But, in a sign that perhaps his ailing knee is starting to feel a little better, Cabrera will finish the month by making back-to-back starts. Cabrera will be batting fourth when the Tigers play the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday at 7:10 p.m. at Comerica Park. pic.twitter.com/3WYPvxSrQL — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) August 31, 2022Cabrera doubled and singled on Tuesday night, the only two hits off Seattle starter George Kirby. Hinch announced a plan to ease pressure on Cabrera’s ailing knee by playing him only in the first game of every series.

On Wednesday night, the Detroit Tigers will take the field with the playoff-contending Seattle Mariners in game two of their three-game series. Watch the Detroit Tigers on DirecTV StreamThe day off played more in favor of the visiting team than the Tigers on Tuesday night. Though Detroit showed some life late in the game, it was far too late, as the Mariners grabbed a 9-3 win to kickoff the series. PROBABLE STARTERSDET: Tyler Alexander (3-8, 4.83 ERA)SEA: Marco Gonzales (9-12, 3.97 ERA)Check out more stories about the Detroit Tigers here on MLiveWhat: MLB BaseballWho: Seattle Mariners (71-58) vs. Detroit Tigers (50-79)When: Wednesday, August 31Time: 7:10 p.m. ETWhere: Comerica Park (Detroit, Mich.)Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamBuy Tigers gear : Fanatics, Amazon, LidsBuy Tigers tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, TicketmasterStream Tigers games live: DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLB standings and results on MLB.com

Cal Raleigh sparked a six-run third with a solo homer and capped it with a sacrifice fly as the Seattle Mariners rolled past the Detroit Tigers 9-3.

DETROIT -- Starting pitcher Matt Manning gave up seven runs and didn’t make it out of the third inning as the Seattle Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers 9-3 in the series opener on Tuesday night at Comerica Park. The Tigers (50-79) and Mariners (71-58) have two more this week in Detroit. The Tigers scored two runs in the eighth against M’s reliever Chris Flexen when Willi Castro singled and scored on Riley Greene’s triple. Tigers right fielder Victor Reyes went 0-for-4, ending a 12-game hitting streak. Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers and Mariners meet again on Wednesday at 7:10 p.m. Tigers lefty Tyler Alexander (3-8, 4.83 ERA) will face M’s lefty Marco Gonzales (9-12, 3.97).

So far, the impact of baseball's expanded postseason is marginal.

Adolis Garcia struck out during a Texas rally that fell short in the ninth inning, ending his 23-game hitting streak as the Detroit Tigers held off the Rangers 9-8.

Seattle right-hander George Kirby set a major league record by throwing 24 straight strikes to start the game and fellow Mariners rookie Julio Rodriguez reached a new level, but Ildemaro Vargas hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning that lifted the Washington Nationals to a 3-1 win.

Cal Raleigh homered twice, Eugenio Suárez and Jesse Winker each hit a two-run shot, and the Seattle Mariners overcame Shohei Ohtani’s four-hit performance to complete a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels with an 11-7 victory.

Carlos Santana snapped an 0-for-17 slump with a go-ahead two-run homer during Seattle’s three-run seventh inning, and the Mariners rallied to beat the slumping New York Yankees 4-3.

Ty France hit a two-run homer in the third inning, George Kirby pitched six solid innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 to open a doubleheader.

Abraham Toro pinch-hit for injured All-Star Julio Rodriguez and delivered a two-run single with two outs in the ninth inning as the Seattle Mariners rallied past the AL-West leading Houston Astros 5-4.

Trevor Story had three homers, four hits and seven RBIs to help the Boston Red Sox rally from a four-run deficit to beat the Seattle Mariners 12-6.

Jose Altuve and the Houston Astros try for their 12th straight win Saturday, which would tie the team record.

Robinson Canó has found another job in the majors, signing with San Diego less than a week after being released by the Mets.

Robinson Canó has found another job in the majors, signing with San Diego less than a week after being released by the Mets. The Padres plan to use the 39-year-old Canó as a left-handed bat off the bench. Acting manager Ryan Christenson said he could get some occasional starts at second base and designated hitter.

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With a combined age of 194, George Kirby and Doreen Luckie are certainly the oldest newlyweds in Britain. They became an item 27 years ago, but George finally decided it was time to take things further. Charlie D'Agata reports.

The driver of an armored van pulled up to Dallas' police headquarters before spraying the building with bullets; With a combined age of 194, George Kirby and Doreen Luckie are certainly the oldest newlyweds in Britain.