Andy Ibanez produced a pinch-hit, two-out, three-run double in the top of the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers capped a stunning sweep of their American League wild-card series with a 5-2 comeback victory over the Houston Astros.
Read More Tigers pull off shocking sweep of Astros, advance to ALDS
The Seattle Mariners are expected to fire manager Scott Servais on Thursday and replace him with Dan Wilson, the team’s starting catcher in the 1990s.
Read More Report: Sinking Mariners to fire manager Scott Servais
Washington Nationals ceased to hit against the San Diego Padres after Dylan Cease pitched the second no-hitter in the majors this season.
Read More Padres’ Dylan Cease tosses no-hitter vs. Nationals
It’s back to reality and what has the makings of a wild second half for baseball, with 24 teams within 7 1/2 games of a playoff spot.
Read More With 24 teams in playoff hunt, players excited for second half
Last season’s path to glory saw the Rangers post a second-place finish in the American League West.
Read More Rangers open defense of title vs. Cubs