Ron Washington will not return for a third season as the manager of the Los Angeles Angels.

The Houston Astros’ streak of eight consecutive playoff appearances ended Saturday night when the Cleveland Guardians beat the Texas Rangers 3-2 to clinch the final American League spot.

Here are the two ways the Detroit Tigers can clinch a playoff spot today.

Mike Trout hit two home runs, including a tiebreaking shot in the eighth inning, Kenley Jansen got his 29th save, and the Los Angeles Angels pushed the Houston Astros to the brink of playoff elimination with a 4-3 victory.

Examining magic numbers and matchups before the last regular season series

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Cal Raleigh has hit his major league-leading 58th homer, a two-run shot for the Seattle Mariners in the second inning Sunday night against the Houston Astros.

When Cal Raleigh crushed his 57th home run of the year into the Astros’ bullpen Saturday night to pass Ken Griffey Jr. for Seattle’s single-season record, Houston’s longtime bullpen catcher Javier Bracamonte scrambled to grab it.

Seattle’s Cal Raleigh hit his 57th home run of the season Saturday night against the Houston Astros to pass Ken Griffey Jr. for the single-season franchise record.

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Houston slugger Yordan Alvarez has a “pretty significant” ankle sprain that is going to keep him out indefinitely, manager Joe Espada said Tuesday.

The Detroit Tigers reinstated right-handed pitcher José Urquidy from the injured list on Friday.

Houston Astros outfielder Taylor Trammell is facing no discipline from Major League Baseball after umpires confiscated his two-color bat when New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone asked for it to be checked after he hit a double.

Major League Baseball's 2025 season has seen unexpected parity among teams.

Mike Trout was scratched from the Los Angeles Angels’ starting lineup against the Kansas City Royals because of a skin infection on his left arm.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward was carted off the field after crashing into the metal scoreboard in the eighth inning Sunday.

Here's how one walk greatly increased the Detroit Tigers' chances at earning a first-round playoff bye.

Giancarlo Stanton will return to the New York Yankees’ lineup in right field after missing three games with what the team described as general soreness.

Baltimore rookie right-hander Brandon Young lost his bid for the first perfect game in Orioles history with four outs remaining Friday night in a 7-0 win over the Houston Astros.

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Brandon Young lost his bid for a perfect game against the Houston Astros on Friday night with two out in the eighth inning on an infield hit by Ramon Urias.

Carlos Correa has made a triumphant return to the Houston Astros after a trade from the Minnesota Twins.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected for the fifth time this season in the third inning Sunday against the Houston Astros.

Houston Astros reliever Héctor Neris used a balk to advance a runner to third, then had an exchange with Red Sox third base coach Kyle Hudson that led to a dustup between the teams.

Carlos Correa has returned to the Houston Astros.

Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees moved into second in jersey sales behind Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Is it too early for Detroit Tigers fans to turn their attention to playoff seeding?

José Ramírez and David Fry homered and Brayan Rocchio added a two-run double as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Houston Astros 7-5 to snap a 10-game skid.

Rookie center fielder Denzel Clarke made yet another spectacular catch for the Athletics, this time reaching high above the wall to rob the Los Angeles Angels’ Nolan Schanuel of a home run.

Lance McCullers Jr. finally got some peace of mind on Tuesday night.

If it weren’t for Oakland’s division title in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, Houston would have a streak of seven straight AL West championships.

Yordan Alvarez's hand injury is worse than it originally appeared.

Houston's Lance McCullers is one of two MLB pitchers whose families have received online death threats this month as internet abuse of players and their families is on the rise.

This anticipated pitchers' duel fully lived up to expectations.

Houston pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. received online death threats directed at his children after his tough start against the Cincinnati Reds.

Lance McCullers Jr. finally made it back to the mound in a major league game.

The Detroit Tigers are expected to cut ties with veteran pitcher Kenta Maeda soon, according to a report.

Is Javier Baez actually fixed, or should the Detroit Tigers enjoy this stretch of production while it lasts?

What would the dominant baseball narratives be if this season were 17 games long.

Major League Baseball’s average salary broke the $5 million barrier on opening day for the first time, according to a study by The Associated Press.

Juan Soto hit his first home run with the New York Mets when he connected in the third inning against the Houston Astros.

Framber Valdez pitched seven scoreless innings and Josh Hader struck out Juan Soto with two on to save the Houston Astros' 3-1 win over the New York Mets.

With a chance to make a late splash in his New York Mets debut, Juan Soto came up empty.

The Detroit Tigers have officially released their Opening Day roster for the 2025 season.

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson will begin the season on the injured list because of a mild right intercostal strain.

Shohei Ohtani begins his second season with the Los Angeles Dodgers in his native Japan, taking on the Chicago Cubs in a pair of games at the Tokyo Dome.

The Detroit Tigers have signed right-hander José Urquidy to a $1 million, one-year contract that includes a club option for the 2026 season.

Juan Soto has homered in his first spring training at-bat for his new team, hitting a solo shot to left-center field in the first inning for the New York Mets against Houston.

Detroit Tigers general manager Scott Harris insists he wasn't disappointed that Alex Bregman decided to sign with the Boston Red Sox.

Alex Bregman and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a $120 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press.

Well, Alex Bregman is officially the last big name on the free agent market, and the Detroit Tigers are one of the teams trying to sign him.

Will Alex Bregman sign today? Will it be with the Detroit Tigers?

Houston Astros all-time saves leader Billy Wagner will have his jersey number retired.

The Detroit Tigers continue to be linked to free agent third baseman Alex Bregman as spring training draws closer.

The Chicago Cubs are finalizing a trade for Ryan Pressly, adding the right-hander to the back end of their bullpen in their second major offseason deal with the Houston Astros.

Justin Verlander and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $15 million, one-year contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations.

The Chicago Cubs have acquired All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in a trade with the Houston Astros, paying a big price for one of baseball’s best hitters.

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a $63 million, three-year contract.

Detroit Tigers star Tarik Skubal was awarded the Cy Young award for the American League on Wednesday night.

Midwest neighbors and mostly friendly division rivals, Detroit and Cleveland have played 2,326 times since their first game on May 3, 1901.

The AL Central was overlooked to the point of mockery before opening day.

Here's a full breakdown of the Detroit Tigers' second-round series against the Cleveland Guardians.

After sweeping the Houston Astros, the Detroit Tigers are moving on to the American League Divisional Series for the first time since 2014.

Andy Ibáñez hit a tiebreaking three-run double in Detroit’s four-run eighth inning, and the Tigers swept the Houston Astros with a 5-2 victory in Game 2 of their AL Wild Card Series on Wednesday.

The Detroit Tigers are moving on to take on the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Divisional Series.

Andy Ibáñez hit a tiebreaking three-run double in Detroit’s four-run eighth inning, and the Tigers swept the Houston Astros with a 5-2 victory in Game 2 of their AL Wild Card Series.

The pitcher standing between the Detroit Tigers and the next round of the playoffs came from their very own city.

Here's why history is on the Detroit Tigers’ side after they started the playoffs with a win.

The Detroit Tigers will host another watch party for game two of the American League Wild Card series against the Houston Astros.

Tarik Skubal kept up his stellar season with a sensational playoff debut and the Detroit Tigers got to Framber Valdez early in a 3-1 win over the Houston Astros in their AL Wild Card Series opener.

Tarik Skubal dominated the Houston Astros to lead the Detroit Tigers to a win in Game 1 of the wild card round.

The Houston Astros left three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander off the roster for their AL Wild Card Series against Detroit but did include injured slugger Yordan Alvarez.

Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani has put up some of the best regular season numbers in baseball history over the past six months.

Here's everything to know about where the Detroit Tigers landed in the MLB playoff bracket.

The Houston Astros have clinched their fourth straight AL West title with a 4-3 win over the Seattle Mariners, overcoming a terrible start to reach the playoffs for an eighth consecutive year.

Pavin Smith homered in first three at-bats for his first multi-home run game and drove in a career-high eight runs, helping the Arizona Diamondbacks rout the Houston Astros 12-6 on Sunday night to end a three-game losing streak.

Houston’s Framber Valdez has not allowed a hit through seven innings Friday night against the Kansas City Royals.

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran has apologized for directing a homophobic slur at a heckling fan during a 10-2 loss to the Houston Astros.

Framber Valdez just missed his second career no-hitter, barely a year after his first.

Houston pitcher Framber Valdez lost a no-hitter with two outs in the ninth inning when Texas slugger Corey Seager hit a two-run homer in the Astros’ 4-2 victory over the Rangers.

Framber Valdez has not allowed a hit through eight innings for the Houston Astros against the Texas Rangers.

If you can’t decide whether you want the Detroit Tigers to trade Tarik Skubal, just ask yourself this one question.

How low can the Chicago White Sox go.

Oakland Athletics All-Star closer Mason Miller broke the pinky finger on his non-pitching hand when he pounded a table in frustration after he was reminded he had to do postgame lifting following Monday night’s game against Houston.

Pete Alonso will participate in his fifth straight Home Run Derby, with the New York Mets first baseman trying to win for the third time.

Jose Miranda of the Minnesota Twins singled in the fourth inning for his 12th straight hit in an at-bat.

Minnesota Twins designated hitter José Miranda has set a team record with hits in 10 consecutive plate appearances.

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña misplayed a fly ball Friday night in a game against the New York Mets while participating in an in-game interview.

Ronel Blanco of the Houston Astros hasn’t allowed a hit through seven innings Sunday against the Detroit Tigers.

Riley Greene homered twice and set career highs with four hits and six RBIs as the Detroit Tigers raced to a huge lead and cruised to a 13-5 win over the Houston Astros.

Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander was scratched from his scheduled start against the Detroit Tigers because of neck discomfort.

The Houston Astros have released José Abreu, cutting ties with the former AL MVP less than halfway through a three-year, $58.5 million contract.

Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco has received a 10-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball rules prohibiting foreign substances.

Justin Verlander dominated his former team and Kyle Tucker homered as the Houston Astros beat the Detroit Tigers 9-3.

Comcast has blacked out 15 regional sports networks offered by Bally Sports, escalating a contract dispute with their distributor.

The Houston Astros will option slumping first baseman José Abreu to their spring training facility to try and help the 2020 AL MVP get back on track.

Cody Bellinger has two fractured ribs on his right side, sidelining another key player for the Chicago Cubs.

The New York Mets have won 12 of 16 after beginning the season with five straight losses.

Texas Rangers reliever Brock Burke broke his non-throwing hand while punching a wall following a poor outing Friday night against the Houston Astros.

Ronel Blanco’s brilliant start to the season is about the only thing going right for the Houston Astros.

Houston right-hander Ronel Blanco followed his no-hitter with one-hit ball over six scoreless innings, and the Astros beat the Texas Rangers 3-1.