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MLB Playoffs 2024: Scrappy Tigers get comeback win in Game 2, wild card win over Astros


MLB Playoffs 2024: Scrappy Tigers get comeback win in Game 2, wild card win over Astros

For 22-year-old Jackson Jobe, it was a particularly difficult task. Sure, he's the top pitching prospect in baseball, with an electric arsenal that secured a spot on Detroit's wild-card roster. And sure, he was slated to start at the bottom of Houston's lineup, which apparently reduced the demand for a rookie to record late-inning outs […]

2024 MLB Playoffs: Scrappy Tigers offense fights for comeback win in Game 2, wild card win over Astros


MLB Playoffs 2024: Scrappy Tigers get comeback win in Game 2, wild card win over Astros

For 22-year-old Jackson Jobe, it was a particularly difficult task. Sure, he's the top pitching prospect in baseball, with an electric arsenal that secured a spot on Detroit's wild-card roster. And sure, he was slated to start at the bottom of Houston's lineup, which seemed to lessen the demand for a rookie to record late-inning […]

Tarik Skubal leads the Detroit Tigers past the Houston Astros in the MLB playoffs


Tarik Skubal leads the Detroit Tigers past the Houston Astros in the MLB playoffs

HOUSTON – Let’s start with the nerves. Tarik Skubal sensed them. Like he had never done before. At least not since his major league debut. This tells us what we should have known all along: The best pitcher in the American League is not a cyborg. He just throws like one. And did so on […]

MLB playoff results, live updates: Padres face Braves after Mets, Royals and Tigers win their Game 1


MLB playoff results, live updates: Padres face Braves after Mets, Royals and Tigers win their Game 1

The MLB postseason is here. After a thrilling final day of the regular season in which the Braves and Mets split a doubleheader to both get into the playoffs and keep the Diamondbacks out, the four-wild card series began on Tuesday. So far, the Tigers, Royals and Mets have all picked up road wins, and […]

Tigers, MLB's youngest team, handle playoff pressure from Astros in Game 1


Tigers, MLB's youngest team, handle playoff pressure from Astros in Game 1

AJ Hinch back in Houston for playoff games: How did he get the Tigers here? Astros beat writer Chandler Rome of The Athletic discusses AJ Hinch's matchup against his former ball club. Full Days of Roar podcast available now. HOUSTON – One down. One to take away. The Detroit Tigers earned a thrilling 3-1 win […]

Wildcard schedule, results and highlights


Wildcard schedule, results and highlights

Shohei Ohtani is the first member of the 50/50 club and joined in dramatic fashion USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale recounts Shohei Ohtani's epic performance that led to him becoming the first player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season. Sports pulse October is here and with it comes […]