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Detroit Tigers magic number to make MLB playoffs depends on Minnesota Twins results
The Tigers have stormed back into the playoff picture as one of the hottest teams in baseball over the past two months. Entering Saturday, they are one game behind the Minnesota Twins for the final AL wild-card spot.
Slumping Twins fall short yet again, drop into tie with Tigers. No dressing this up
But the Twins failed to create more breathing room, once again felled by the Guardians’ bullpen. Nick Sandlin took over for Cantillo with one out in the fifth and walked Correa before striking out Buxton and Carlos Santana to end the inning.
A Familiar Fight: The Twins and Tigers Face Off Again in a Playoff Race
The Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers are battling for the final Wild Card spot, separated by just 1.5 games with less than a fortnight to go. As Detroit surges and Minnesota falters, this race feels eerily similar to their 2009 AL Central showdown—though this time,
Just like that, the Twins and Tigers are tied in the AL wild card race
The Twins' inability to get timely hits and add onto leads was their undoing in this Cleveland series, just like it has been all year against their biggest rivals. They went 3-10 against the Guardians in 2024, largely due to an offense that was horrific with runners in scoring position.
Tigers, Twins tied for final AL wild card spot
With nine games left in the regular season, the Detroit Tigers and the Minnesota Twins are tied for the American League’s final wild card spot.
'Days of Roar': Can Detroit Tigers catch Minnesota Twins in AL wild-card race?
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AL wild-card chase: Tigers, 3 other teams fighting for 2 spots
Although the results of Friday night’s games were disappointing and potentially costly for the Detroit Tigers, they did offer some more clarity about where things stand with eight games left in the regular season.
How do MLB tiebreakers work? Twins and Tigers battle for AL Wild Card
We're explaining how MLB’s tiebreakers work. The AL Wild Card race between the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins is extremely heated right now, and there are a few tiebreaker scenarios at play.
Detroit Tigers in prime MLB position: Here's how AL wild-card works
The Detroit Tigers are tied for the sixth and final playoff spot in the AL. Here's how the expanded MLB playoffs work, should Detroit make it.
AL contenders check-in: Orioles and Twins slide as wild card race tightens
With five teams having a reasonable shot at the three wild card spots, everything hinges on these final nine games of the season.
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Make It Official! Twins 4, Red Sox 2: Extra-Innings Struggle Ends in Minnesota's Favor
None Top 3 WPA: Louie Varland (.465), Scott Blewett (.320), David Festa (.147) Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs) The ...
Detroit Tigers sweep Kansas City Royals with 4-2 win, move to half-game behind Twins
Riley Greene snapped a 1-1 tie with a mammoth homer in the third inning as the Detroit Tigers finished a sweep of the Royals ...
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Tigers’ playoff odds double after huge win, Twins loss
Following Monday’s win and Minnesota’s loss, the Tigers’ playoff odds have nearly doubled to around 20 percent. The last time ...
Tigers News: The Detroit Tigers are ON FIRE as they claw closer to Twins
While the Tigers are soaring, the Minnesota Twins have hit a rough patch, losing 18 out of their last 27 games. This downturn ...
Cleveland Guardians vs. Minnesota Twins recap; Guards beat Twins on walk-off hit
The Guardians look to place even more pressure on the rest of the division in a game against the Twins Wednesday night at ...
No-quit Tigers rally to beat Royals, narrow Twins' lead to 1 1/2 games
The Tigers were more than equal to the task Monday, rallying to beat the Royals 7-6 in the first of three vital games at ...
Larnach and Wallner get RBI singles in 12th, Twins beat Red Sox 4-2
Trevor Larnach and Matt Wallner both had RBI singles in the 12th inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 ...
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Twins jump back in front of Tigers following 12-inning marathon
It’s now or never. Backs against the wall. Win or go home. It’s do or die. No room for error. Pick any cliché you like and it ...