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Skubal, Tigers collapse; caught by Guardians Skubal, Tigers collapse; caught by Guardians

Ace Tarik Skubal fell apart on the mound in Cleveland on Tuesday night and Detroit lost its seventh straight game, allowing the Guardians to catch the Tigers in the standings and secure the tiebreaker.

Guardians' Fry hospitalized after fastball hits face Guardians' Fry hospitalized after fastball hits face

Guardians DH David Fry was taken to a local hospital after being struck in the face by a 99 mph fastball as he tried to bunt Tuesday night against the Tigers.

Mets win thriller, retake control of last wild card Mets win thriller, retake control of last wild card

Playoff baseball is already here for the Mets, who rallied from a 6-1 deficit to defeat the Cubs 9-7 on Tuesday and leap back into the sixth slot in the NL playoff pecking order.

Caballero's walk-off clinches playoff spot for Yanks Caballero's walk-off clinches playoff spot for Yanks

José Caballero, acquired at the trade deadline to provide a versatile spark off the bench, swatted a two-out, walk-off single in the ninth inning Tuesday night against the White Sox to secure the Yankees their 60th postseason berth in franchise history.

Cubs' Horton exits after 3 IP 'as a precaution' Cubs' Horton exits after 3 IP 'as a precaution'

Chicago Cubs right-hander Cade Horton was removed after three innings of his start against the New York Mets on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field because of back tightness, but the club said the removal was "a precaution" after the starter threw 29 pitches.

MLB approves robot umps in 2026 for challenges MLB approves robot umps in 2026 for challenges

MLB's 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved use of the automated ball-strike challenge system in the major leagues in 2026.

M's scratch Woo from start, but no plans for IL M's scratch Woo from start, but no plans for IL

Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo will not start Thursday as scheduled because of pectoral tightness, but GM Justin Hollander said the team doesn't think he'll need to be placed on the injured list as the postseason approaches.

Seager, Semien done for '25; deGrom set for Wed. Seager, Semien done for '25; deGrom set for Wed.

Rangers manager Bruce Bochy confirmed that Corey Seager and Marcus Semien will not return to play this season, though Jacob deGrom will make his last scheduled start Wednesday against the Twins.

📊 October tiers: Ranking postseason rotations 📊 October tiers: Ranking postseason rotations

Aces matter in the postseason. Here are the contenders who are flush with them -- and which are lacking quality arms.