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Guardians, a familiar foe, await Hinch's Tigers
Ace Tarik Skubal and the Tigers learned their wild-card destination on Sunday night, and it's a familiar one, as Detroit will travel to face the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field in a best-of-three series that opens on Tuesday afternoon.
NL kings: Phils' Turner (BA), Schwarber (HR, RBI)
The Phillies' Trea Turner won his second career National League batting title, while teammate Kyle Schwarber led the league with 56 homers and 132 RBIs.
Jays clinch East, home field through AL playoffs
Alejandro Kirk hit two home runs, including his first career grand slam, and the Toronto Blue Jays clinched their first American League East title in a decade by routing the Tampa Bay Rays 13-4 in their regular-season finale Sunday.
The only MLB playoff preview you need: World Series odds, likely MVPs and how far all 12 teams will go
Have Fall Classic or bust hopes for the postseason? Here's why your squad could be playing deep into October ... or get sent home early.
A $340 million disaster: 10 moments that define 2025 Mets' epic collapse
The Mets nearly won a pennant last year -- and then added Juan Soto. And yet a season of promise turned into an all-time collapse.
Ohtani hits 55th HR, breaks own Dodgers record
On the final day of the regular season, Los Angeles star Shohei Ohtani set a career high with his 55th home run of the year Sunday afternoon, breaking his own franchise record, as the Dodgers took on the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park.
Kershaw starts vs. M's, left off wild-card roster
Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw, the 11-time All-Star and 2014 NL MVP, started -- and won -- Sunday's regular-season finale against the Seattle Mariners, but will be left off manager Dave Roberts' roster for the NL wild-card series.
Braves fans laud Morton in potential final game
Atlanta right-hander Charlie Morton, the 41-year-old veteran who debuted with the Braves in 2008, received a standing ovation after pitching 1⅓ scoreless innings in what could be his final MLB appearance during Sunday's season finale at Truist Park.
Guardians' Fry recovering from HBP; feels 'great'
David Fry says he feels great just five days after being hit in the face with a 99 mph fastball and was back in the Guardians' clubhouse on Sunday.
A's to feature 'Sacramento' on alt jerseys in '26
The Athletics announced they will have "Sacramento" written on gold alternate jerseys in 2026 after not acknowledging their temporary home this season.
White Sox OF Taylor retiring after 12 MLB seasons
White Sox outfielder Michael A. Taylor announced his retirement after 12 MLB seasons. He also played for the Nationals, Royals, Twins and Pirates in his career.
Braves manager Snitker unsure about future
Longtime Braves manager Brian Snitker is unsure about his future, saying he's been on the fence about retirement as the year comes to a close.
Astros feel pain of first playoff absence since '16
The Astros expressed disappointment Saturday night after their streak of eight straight postseason appearances came to an end when the Indians clinched the final AL playoff berth.
Reds top Brewers, 1 win from clinching wild card
The Reds kept control of their playoff destiny by beating Milwaukee 7-4 on Saturday, meaning they will earn the NL's third and final wild-card playoff spot with a win Sunday.
Guardians clinch playoff berth on walk-off HBP
The Guardians clinched a playoff berth Saturday night after CJ Kayfus was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the ninth inning.
Turner to rejoin No. 2-seed Phillies on Sunday
Trea Turner will rejoin the Philadelphia Phillies for their regular-season finale Sunday against the Minnesota Twins, Phillies manager Rob Thomson told reporters.
Holmes' gem in must-win lifts Mets' playoff push
Clay Holmes delivered the best start of his career Saturday, keeping the Mets' playoff hopes afloat with six scoreless innings in a 5-0 win over the Marlins.
M's playoff run may alter Seahawks kickoff times
The Mariners' AL West title is potentially causing scheduling issues for the Seahawks that could result in a changed kickoff time for at least one home game and possibly two.
Tigers win, secure second straight playoff berth
Jahmai Jones hit a two-run single to rally the struggling Detroit Tigers from an early deficit, and his team hung on to defeat the Boston Red Sox 2-1 on Saturday, clinching a spot in the American League playoffs for the second straight season.
Brewers' Megill, eyeing playoffs, may pitch Sunday
The Brewers would like to have closer Trevor Megill pitch in Sunday's regular-season finale as they assess whether he'll be ready.
