Power Rankings: Who starred for each team in 2019
Teams such as the A's, Rays and Nationals are about to earn an invitation to October, but credit these players for getting them there.
2019 ScheduleAll times ET
2019 Schedule
102-54, 1st in AL West
BBTN: Cardinals Sweep, AL Wild Card, Cap Talk
Buster and Tim Kurkjian discuss the Cubs' cloudy future following a season-altering sweep suffered at the hands of the Cardinals (13:11). They also discuss the Cardinals turnaround, if the Astros are the team to beat and if the Braves could get past the Dodgers in the playoffs. Plus, an interview with Indians manager Terry Francona (33:10) and a special appearance from Troy's older brother, Brady, in "Cap Talk" (37:12).
What you need to know for the final week of the MLB season
This is it! Here's how to enjoy -- or sweat out -- the race to the finish line for the teams still in the running and players pursuing hardware.
Astros may have most potential for October greatness (1:30)
What's at stake in the final week of the MLB season? (1:13)
Astros celebrate after clinching AL West (0:35)
Springer goes deep three times in Astros' rout (0:53)
Astros clinch AL West behind Springer's 3 HRs
George Springer hit three home runs and Justin Verlander won his 20th game of the season as the Astros beat the Angels to clinch the AL West title.
Springer 3 HRs, Verlander 20th win, Astros clinch AL West
George Springer hit a career-high three homers, Justin Verlander posted his MLB-leading 20th win and the Houston Astros clinched their third straight AL West title in grand fashion, routing the Los Angeles Angels 13-5 on Sunday.
David Schoenfield ESPN Senior Writer
The Astros clinch their third straight AL West title -- all with 100-plus wins as they're the first team to win 100 games three seasons in a row since the 2002-2004 Yankees. George Springer hit three home runs and Justin Verlander won his 20th game for the second time in his career as he continues to make his pitch for his second Cy Young Award.
Dan Mullen ESPN.com
George Springer apparently really wants to clinch the AL West today. With Houston's magic number for the division crown at 1, the Astros outfielder has gone deep in each of his first 3 at-bats and should get at least a couple chances at a 4-home run day.
Fletcher, Calhoun go deep in Angels' win (0:46)
Astros' AL West title delayed with 8-4 loss to Angels
The Astros remained just shy of their third straight AL West title, wasting a chance to clinch when Wade Miley was hit hard Saturday night in an 8-4 loss to the Los Angeles Angels that ended a six-game winning streak.
Stefano Fusaro ESPN
Former LSU Tiger and Astros MVP candidate Alex Bregman, invited the LLWS Champion Team Louisiana to a game in Houston via social media. Today, they've been at Minute Maid Park watching the Astros take batting practice. Bregman and Gerrit Cole here signing autographs.
Correa HRs twice, Astros magic number at 1 for AL West
Carlos Correa hit two home runs, Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman also connected and the Houston Astros dropped their magic number to clinch the AL West to one by beating the Los Angeles Angels 6-4 Friday night.
One way the Dodgers are better built for October than the Astros -- and everyone else
In the playoffs, fastballs get faster. And no one crushes the fastest fastballs like Los Angeles. Could that superpower be the difference this fall?
Cole reaches 300 Ks for season, Astros beat Rangers 3-2
Gerrit Cole struck out 10 batters, including his 300th of the season, in eight strong innings, Yuli Gurriel and Jose Altuve homered and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 3-2 on Wednesday night to lock up a postseason berth.
Cole 18th in MLB history with 300 K's in season
Astros right-hander Gerrit Cole struck out Shin-Soo Choo in the sixth inning Wednesday night for his 300th strikeout of the season. He's the 18th major leaguer since 1900 to strike out at least 300 in a season.
Sanchez recovery to extend into '20, Astros say
Astros manager AJ Hinch said Wednesday that Aaron Sanchez's recovery from shoulder surgery likely will extend into next season.
Verlander on cusp of 20 wins after beating Texas
Justin Verlander picked up his major league-leading 19th win, and Yuli Gurriel, Alex Bregman and Yordan Alvarez all homered to help the Houston Astros to a 4-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night.
David Schoenfield ESPN Senior Writer
What happens when you throw a 95-mph fastball down the middle to Yordan Alvarez: A 454-feet home run to center field. Lance Lynn had been locked up in a great duel with Justin Verlander, but back-to-back home runs from Alex Bregman and Alvarez give the Astros a 3-0. It looks like Bregman and Verlander are helping their Cy Young and MVP arguments.
A superteam showdown? A historic rematch? The World Series matchups we want to see
For some, Dodgers-Yankees would be too big, and Rays-Brewers would be too small. So what potential Fall Classic clashes would be just right?
Power Rankings: Who will win final battles for NL wild cards?
The Cubs, Brewers and Mets are all making a push to snag postseason spots in the Senior Circuit.
Reddick has 5 hits, Miley wins 14th as Astros sweep KC
Wade Miley bounced back from two disastrous starts with six strong innings and Josh Reddick's five hits included a two-run homer Sunday as the Houston Astros beat the Kansas City Royals 12-3, completing a three-game sweep.
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2019 AL West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 102 | 54 | .654 | - | W1 |
| Oakland | 94 | 62 | .603 | 8 | L1 |
| Texas | 75 | 81 | .481 | 27 | W1 |
| Los Angeles | 70 | 86 | .449 | 32 | L1 |
| Seattle | 66 | 90 | .423 | 36 | L1 |
2019 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs8933rd
Batting Average.2761st
On Base Percentage.3541st
Slugging Percentage.4971st
Earned Run Average3.744th
Quality Starts851st
WHIP1.152nd
BAA.2231st