FC Dallas took a decisive step toward postseason qualification with a 2-1 victory over the LA Galaxy on Saturday. Early goals by Petar Musa and Patrickson Delgado sealed the outcome, leaving Dallas closer to a playoff berth in the Western Conference.
In a tense finish to the regular season, the Yankees remain tied for first place in the AL East. With the tiebreaker in Toronto’s favor, New York needs to defeat the Orioles tonight while hoping the Blue Jays lose to the Rays if they want a clear path to the division title.
Real Salt Lake secured a crucial 3-1 triumph over Austin FC in a high-stakes Western Conference match. Braian Ojeda, DeAndre Yedlin, and Victor Olatunji delivered the goals that sealed the victory for RSL against an Austin FC side partly focused on the U.S. Open Cup.
The Detroit Tigers lost twice to the Cleveland Guardians in consecutive games, costing them the top spot in the AL Central race. According to longtime beat writer Lynn Henning, the late-season stumble is not entirely surprising given the team’s ongoing challenges.
The Detroit Tigers watched their playoff hopes grow dimmer after yet another defeat at the hands of the Cleveland Guardians. Having lost eight in a row and 10 of their last 12, the Tigers’ 85-73 record now hangs in a precarious balance as the season winds down.
The Houston Astros are weighing their options after losing All-MLB closer Josh Hader to a left shoulder strain. Hader’s absence since August 15 leaves the bullpen in flux, compelling the team to find new ways of closing out games.
Jake Burger’s bat sparked a 6-3 victory for the Texas Rangers on Wednesday in Arlington, sealing a three-game sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers. Despite the setback, the Brewers still own the majors’ best record. The playoff-chasing Rangers hope the series triumph propels them forward.
For the second consecutive week, Josh Berry was taken out in the opening laps of a playoff race. This time, Chase Elliott spun him at Gateway—and later issued an apology.
The New York Mets, determined to make the playoffs, turned to heralded right-hander Brandon Sproat for a crucial Sunday start. This move reveals the team’s willingness to take risks and signals Sproat’s potential importance in their postseason push.
The San Diego Padres have been swept by the Baltimore Orioles, casting increased doubt on their ability to contend for the NL West title. The repeated losses highlight the growing challenges the Padres face as they fall further behind their division rivals.
