New York rumbled past Boston again, taking the series and tightening the race to the postseason. The Red Sox, battered by injuries including Roman Anthony’s IL stint, could not capitalize in the opener and endured a rough first inning that set the tone. Boston will lean on Garrett Crochet to salvage the finale with 13 games left in a crowded wild-card chase. Fantasy angles: value in NYY depth, risk in BOS bench depth, and late-season bullpen volatility.

Detroit's magic number to clinch the AL Central sits at eight with 13 games left, riding a strong run despite a recent 6-12 stretch. A pivotal Guardians series looms, and each Tigers win in that set cuts the number by two, tightening the path to home-field for the playoffs.

With the Guardians, White Sox, Braves, and Red Sox on the schedule, the next week could reframe Detroit's finish. A Cleveland win would blunt the Tigers, but a two-win or sweep against Cleveland could put Detroit close to clinching, potentially in Cleveland or at Comerica Park in a late-week showdown.

Remaining slate also features the Marlins and Royals in the mix, while Detroit aims to hold off both Cleveland and Toronto as the season winds down. The math is tight, but Detroit controls its fate with disciplined execution down the stretch.