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

The Detroit Tigers polished off a sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday as the playoff race comes down to the final weekend of the regular season.

Here's a new look at the Detroit Tigers playoff picture after a key weekend series win over Boston.

Kansas' governor has signed legislation enabling the state to lure the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and Major League Baseball’s Royals away from neighboring Missouri.

The Detroit Tigers have clawed within two games of the AL Central lead heading into a tough stretch of the schedule.

Some Kansas lawmakers see a chance to lure Kansas City’s two biggest professional sports teams across the Missouri border.

Matt Vierling hit a three-run homer to highlight Detroit’s five-run seventh inning and the Tigers beat Kansas City 6-5 Saturday night, ending the Royals’ four-game winning streak.

A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that left-handed reliever Will Smith and the Royals are in agreement on a $5 million deal for next season.

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred threw his support behind a new stadium for the Royals on Wednesday.

Michael Lorenzen threw seven innings of three-hit ball to help the Tigers beat the Royals 3-0.

Elly De La Cruz’s arrival gave fans in Cincinnati a reason to be hopeful about the future.

The official coronation took place in a service at Westminster Abbey, with celebrations taking place later at Buckingham Palace and a concert at Windsor Castle.

There is a very special coronation happening very soon for King Charles, but until then, let’s look back at photos of what Queen Elizabeth’s coronation looked like, all the way back in 1953, shall we?

The Royals have acquired left-hander Josh Taylor from the Boston Red Sox for injury prone shortstop Adalberto Mondesi and an additional player.

To reflect on the scenes of the day, view a set of photos below via Getty Images.

Queen Elizabeth II is lying-in-state at Westminster Hall in London, and thousands of people are patiently waiting in line to pay their respect to the Queen who ruled for over 70 years.

Long live the Queen!

She spent 70 years on the throne, traveled to adoring fans and met with countless leaders around the world, including 13 sitting U.S. presidents.

It’s hard to believe it’s been 24 years since the death of Diana, Princess of Wales. Diana died Aug. 31, 1997, following a car crash in Paris.

Fans around the world had a great time watching the Euro 2021 final match between England and Italy, but no one went through a bigger range of emotions than Prince George.

Casey Mize turned in his eighth quality start in his last nine games, Miguel Cabrera got two more hits and the Detroit Tigers beat Kansas City 4-2.

A lot has changed in the royal family in the last few years, but most notably this week, the Queen’s husband, Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has died at the age of 99.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. Reds broadcaster Thom Brennaman used an anti-gay slur on air during Cincinnati's game Wednesday night and later left the broadcast after apologizing. Brennaman used the slur moments after the Fox Sports Ohio feed returned from a commercial break before the top of the seventh inning in the first game of a doubleheader at Kansas City. Brennaman and the Reds announcers were working from Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, even though the doubleheader against the Royals was in Kansas City. The son of Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman, Thom has called major league games for 33 years and has been with Fox Sports for the past 27, covering primarily baseball and football.

DETROIT Even though the Detroit Tigers didnt win -- the game will go down as a home opener nobody will ever forget. READ: Detroit Tigers fans improvise to celebrate home openerThere were no fans in attendance as the two teams combined for eight home runs, unfortunately for Tigers fans six of those home runs were made by the Royals. A crew was able to pour concrete in the front of the stadium one hour before the first pitch and not once did anyone interrupt. Despite being one of the weirdest opening days ever, its still a tradition for many people. Especially for Scott Paul, who was taking in his 53rd Tigers opener.

DETROIT It was a different environment for Monday nights Detroit home opener at Comerica Park. Michael Fulmer unfortunately got into early trouble allowing 4 earned runs, three being home runs. Kyle Funkhouser was brought in to replace Fulmer on the mound, but it managed to set back the Tigers even more allowing 5 earned runs. The last run the Tigers were able to achieve was a solo shot by Victor Reyes. MORE: Detroit Tigers coverage

DETROIT Opening Day usually means crowds fill Comerica Park in Detroit, but the coronavirus (COVID-19) changed that. The Tigers open on Monday night vs. the Royals. The Tigers spoke about Opening Day while in an empty stadium, when usually Comerica Park is full. At the top of their minds is the news that more Miami Marlins have tested positive for COVID-19. READ: More Detroit Tigers coverage