Midwest neighbors and mostly friendly division rivals, Detroit and Cleveland have played 2,326 times since their first game on May 3, 1901.

The AL Central was overlooked to the point of mockery before opening day.

Here's a full breakdown of the Detroit Tigers' second-round series against the Cleveland Guardians.

After sweeping the Houston Astros, the Detroit Tigers are moving on to the American League Divisional Series for the first time since 2014.

Andy Ibáñez hit a tiebreaking three-run double in Detroit’s four-run eighth inning, and the Tigers swept the Houston Astros with a 5-2 victory in Game 2 of their AL Wild Card Series on Wednesday.

The Detroit Tigers are moving on to take on the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Divisional Series.

Andy Ibáñez hit a tiebreaking three-run double in Detroit’s four-run eighth inning, and the Tigers swept the Houston Astros with a 5-2 victory in Game 2 of their AL Wild Card Series.

The pitcher standing between the Detroit Tigers and the next round of the playoffs came from their very own city.

Here's why history is on the Detroit Tigers’ side after they started the playoffs with a win.

The Detroit Tigers will host another watch party for game two of the American League Wild Card series against the Houston Astros.

Tarik Skubal kept up his stellar season with a sensational playoff debut and the Detroit Tigers got to Framber Valdez early in a 3-1 win over the Houston Astros in their AL Wild Card Series opener.

Tarik Skubal dominated the Houston Astros to lead the Detroit Tigers to a win in Game 1 of the wild card round.

The Houston Astros left three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander off the roster for their AL Wild Card Series against Detroit but did include injured slugger Yordan Alvarez.

Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani has put up some of the best regular season numbers in baseball history over the past six months.

Here's everything to know about where the Detroit Tigers landed in the MLB playoff bracket.

The Houston Astros have clinched their fourth straight AL West title with a 4-3 win over the Seattle Mariners, overcoming a terrible start to reach the playoffs for an eighth consecutive year.

Pavin Smith homered in first three at-bats for his first multi-home run game and drove in a career-high eight runs, helping the Arizona Diamondbacks rout the Houston Astros 12-6 on Sunday night to end a three-game losing streak.

Houston’s Framber Valdez has not allowed a hit through seven innings Friday night against the Kansas City Royals.

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran has apologized for directing a homophobic slur at a heckling fan during a 10-2 loss to the Houston Astros.

Framber Valdez just missed his second career no-hitter, barely a year after his first.

Houston pitcher Framber Valdez lost a no-hitter with two outs in the ninth inning when Texas slugger Corey Seager hit a two-run homer in the Astros’ 4-2 victory over the Rangers.

Framber Valdez has not allowed a hit through eight innings for the Houston Astros against the Texas Rangers.

If you can’t decide whether you want the Detroit Tigers to trade Tarik Skubal, just ask yourself this one question.

How low can the Chicago White Sox go.

Oakland Athletics All-Star closer Mason Miller broke the pinky finger on his non-pitching hand when he pounded a table in frustration after he was reminded he had to do postgame lifting following Monday night’s game against Houston.

Pete Alonso will participate in his fifth straight Home Run Derby, with the New York Mets first baseman trying to win for the third time.

Jose Miranda of the Minnesota Twins singled in the fourth inning for his 12th straight hit in an at-bat.

Minnesota Twins designated hitter José Miranda has set a team record with hits in 10 consecutive plate appearances.

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña misplayed a fly ball Friday night in a game against the New York Mets while participating in an in-game interview.

Ronel Blanco of the Houston Astros hasn’t allowed a hit through seven innings Sunday against the Detroit Tigers.

Riley Greene homered twice and set career highs with four hits and six RBIs as the Detroit Tigers raced to a huge lead and cruised to a 13-5 win over the Houston Astros.

Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander was scratched from his scheduled start against the Detroit Tigers because of neck discomfort.

The Houston Astros have released José Abreu, cutting ties with the former AL MVP less than halfway through a three-year, $58.5 million contract.

Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco has received a 10-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball rules prohibiting foreign substances.

Justin Verlander dominated his former team and Kyle Tucker homered as the Houston Astros beat the Detroit Tigers 9-3.

Comcast has blacked out 15 regional sports networks offered by Bally Sports, escalating a contract dispute with their distributor.

The Houston Astros will option slumping first baseman José Abreu to their spring training facility to try and help the 2020 AL MVP get back on track.

Cody Bellinger has two fractured ribs on his right side, sidelining another key player for the Chicago Cubs.

The New York Mets have won 12 of 16 after beginning the season with five straight losses.

Texas Rangers reliever Brock Burke broke his non-throwing hand while punching a wall following a poor outing Friday night against the Houston Astros.

Ronel Blanco’s brilliant start to the season is about the only thing going right for the Houston Astros.

Houston right-hander Ronel Blanco followed his no-hitter with one-hit ball over six scoreless innings, and the Astros beat the Texas Rangers 3-1.

Right-hander Jonathan Loáisiga was put on the 60-day injured list by the New York Yankees because of a strained right flexor muscle.

We’re less than a week into the regular season, and the Detroit Tigers already need to see some much better decision-making from their new third base coach.

Ronel Blanco of the Houston Astros threw the first no-hitter in the major leagues this season, blanking the Toronto Blue Jays 10-0.

The New York Yankees opened 2024 with a four-game sweep at Houston, and their new star outfielder made big plays the whole way.

Stephan Jaeger of Germany is a PGA Tour winner for the first time and headed to the Masters.

I don't know what exactly to expect from these Detroit Tigers, but I think you should feel good about them as the season begins.

Joe Espada has worked for an impressive group of managers.

Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander will open the season on the injured list after dealing with right shoulder inflammation during the offseason.

It took eight years but Jen Pawol made the leap from the minors to a major league game spring training contest when she umpired the Grapefruit League opener between the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals at CACTI Park of The Palm Beaches on Saturday.

It’s the time of year that you realize winter is almost behind us, and it’s time to look ahead to spring.

Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander says he is “a little bit behind schedule” due to offseason shoulder inflammation that could prevent him from being ready to pitch on opening day.

José Altuve and the Houston Astros have agreed to a $125 million, five-year contract that covers 2025-29.

Hard-throwing reliever Josh Hader and the Houston Astros have finalized a $95 million, five-year contract.

Houston reliever Kendall Graveman will miss the 2024 season after having surgery on his right shoulder.

Seattle center fielder Julio Rodríguez will receive the largest amount in the $50 million pool for pre-arbitration players, earning $1,865,349.

Joe Espada will be introduced as manager of the Houston Astros on Monday, a person familiar with the hiring told The Associated Press.

The Texas Rangers have played only four home games over the past month, and lost all three in the AL Championship Series.

Dusty Baker has retired as manager of the Houston Astros, ending an illustrious 26-year career as a big league skipper highlighted by a World Series win last season.

Nathan Eovaldi will start Game 1 of the World Series for the Rangers against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Coming a win shy of reaching the World Series would be considered a successful season for most teams.

Adolis García homered twice and drove in five runs as the Texas Rangers reached their first World Series in 12 years with an 11-4 blowout of the Houston Astros in Game 7 of the AL Championship Series.

Texas Rangers slugger Adolis García is the AL Championship MVP after setting a record for RBIs in a postseason series with 15 and extending his home run streak to four games.

Cristian Javier flopped and the Houston Astros never recovered, losing 11-4 to the Texas Rangers in Game 7 of the AL Championship Series.

Nathan Eovaldi remained perfect this postseason, and Mitch Garver and Jonah Heim homered early before a ninth-inning grand slam by Adolis García helped the Texas Rangers avoid elimination with a 9-2 win over the Houston Astros in Game 6 of the AL Championship Series.

Houston Astros reliever Bryan Abreu has appealed the two-game suspension he was given by Major League Baseball for intentionally throwing at Adolis García of the Texas Rangers during Game 5 of the AL Championship Series.

Houston Astros pitcher Bryan Abreu was suspended for two games and fined by Major League Baseball, which said he intentionally threw at Adolis García of the Texas Rangers during Game 5 of the AL Championship Series.

The Houston Astros return home a win away from their third straight trip to the World Series.

Jose Altuve hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning and the Houston Astros, after getting into another bench-clearing scuffle with the Texas Rangers, rallied for a 5-4 victory in a wild and testy Game 5 of the AL Championship Series.

Houston Astros pitcher Bryan Abreu and manager Dusty Baker were ejected from Game 5 of the AL Championship series after the reliever hit the Texas Rangers’ Adolis García with a pitch in the eighth inning, triggering benches to clear two innings after the slugger’s go-ahead home run.

The streaky Texas Rangers are suddenly headed the wrong way again.

José Abreu hit a three-run homer right after Yordan Alvarez’s tiebreaking sacrifice fly, and the Houston Astros pulled even in the AL Championship Series with a 10-3 victory over the Texas Rangers in Game 4.

Baseball’s League Championship Series are producing solid ratings after seeing declines during the first two rounds.

Jose Altuve homered, Cristian Javier worked into the sixth inning of another solid postseason start and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 8-5, closing to 2-1 in the AL Championship Series.

Max Scherzer was roughed up again by the Houston Astros, this time in Game 3 of the AL Championship Series.

Max Scherzer is getting back on the mound for the Texas Rangers with a chance to put them up 3-0 in the AL Championship Series against the Houston Astros.

Athletics reliever Trevor May ripped Oakland owner John Fisher and implored him to sell the franchise while announcing his retirement Monday in an empassioned video message.

Jonah Heim homered, Nathan Eovaldi pitched six effective innings and the Texas Rangers beat Framber Valdez and Houston Astros 5-4 for a 2-0 lead in the AL Championship Series.

Houston slugger Yordan Alvarez is dealing with an ailment as the Astros face the Texas Rangers in the AL Championship Series, a person familiar with his condition told The Associated Press.

Texas Rangers starters Max Scherzer and Jon Gray were included on the roster for the AL Championship Series against the Houston Astros.

Houston dominated Texas during the regular season, winning nine of 13 matchups.

James Hoye will be the umpire crew chief for the American League Championship Series between Houston and Texas, and Dan Iassogna will head the group working the National League series between Arizona and Philadelphia.

Everything is certainly bigger deep in the heart of Texas this baseball postseason.

José Abreu homered for the third time in two games for the Houston Astros in a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins.

The Minnesota Twins have added designated hitter Byron Buxton as an injury substitute to their AL Division Series roster prior to Game 4 against Houston.

José Abreu hit a three-run homer for Houston in a four-run first inning against Sonny Gray and piled on with a two-run shot in the ninth to power the Astros past the Minnesota Twins 9-1.

Carlos Correa had three hits and three RBIs and Pablo López pitched seven shutout innings, helping the Minnesota Twins beat the Houston Astros 6-2 in Game 2 of their AL Division Series.

Justin Verlander pitched six shutout innings, Yordan Alvarez homered twice and the Houston Astros held on for a 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins in their AL Division Series opener.

Houston reliever Kendall Graveman was left off the AL Division Series roster against the Minnesota Twins because of right shoulder discomfort.

Justin Verlander is scheduled to start for the Houston Astros against former teammate Carlos Correa and the Minnesota Twins in Game 1 of their AL Division Series on Saturday.

The Kansas City Royals have lost more than 100 games this year.

The Houston Astros aren't running away with the AL West as usual this year.

There are less than two weeks left in the MLB regular season, and both wildcard races and two division titles remain up for grabs.

Cedric Mullins hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning to rally the Baltimore Orioles past the Houston Astros 8-7 in a matchup of American League division leaders.

Houston Astros pitchers Hunter Brown, Rafael Montero, Héctor Neris and Bryan Abreu have held the Oakland Athletics hitless through eight innings.

The Houston Astros swept the Rangers in a Texas-sized rout.

The Houston Astros made quite a powerful statement while slugging themselves back to the top of the AL West.

Jose Altuve homered his first three times up, starting with a pair off All-Star right-hander Nathan Eovaldi in his return from the injured list, and the Houston Astros pummeled the Texas Rangers 14-1.

Jose Altuve homered in his first three at-bats for the Houston Astros against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night.