The 2026 MLB season is in its final week, and we have full coverage as the playoff picture comes into focus and teams punch their tickets to October. Teams who can clinch playoff spots today include the Cleveland Guardians,

Read our MLB home run picks today, including predictions and props for Orioles vs. Yankees, Mets vs. Nationals, Astros vs. Athletics, and more for Friday, September 25.

It hasn’t been pretty, but the top of the American League West standings are competitive at least. The Houston Astros and Texas Rangers are currently tied for the division lead at 79-80 overall with three games left to play in the regular season.

The Houston Astros have designated a player for assignment. He is in the middle of his third season in the MLB.

Here are MLB magic numbers, remaining schedules and tiebreakers for contenders through Tuesday, Sept. 22 games with playoff matchups if Wild Card Series began Wednesday, Sept. 23.

The Houston Astros got two massive contributions from these rookies in a huge must-win game.

The winner of the AL West will come from the state of Texas, with the Rangers and Astros tied for first place with three games to go.

According to The Athletic's Chandler Rome, the Astros placed Javier on the 15-day IL with a Grade 2 right groin strain. In a corresponding move, the Astros selected lefty Josh Hendrickson to replace Javier on the Major League roster.

Yordan Alvarez joined some of baseball’s biggest names with his latest milestone.