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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In the playoffs, fastballs get faster. And no one crushes the fastest fastballs like Los Angeles. Could that superpower be the difference this fall?
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.
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.
Astros manager AJ Hinch said Wednesday that Aaron Sanchez's recovery from shoulder surgery likely will extend into next season.
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.
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.
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?
The Cubs, Brewers and Mets are all making a push to snag postseason spots in the Senior Circuit.
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.
| 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 |



