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.

New York extended its 33-season winning streak with an 82nd win, powered by six near-no-hit innings from Luis Gil and a milestone homer from Aaron Judge. Judge moved to fourth on the Yankees’ all-time list, passing Joe DiMaggio, as New York sits 1.5 games up for the top wild-card spot and 15 games left in a tight AL East race. The win keeps the franchise’s historic run alive and sharpens the playoff focus for fantasy managers tracking Yankees hitters and pitchers down the stretch.

The club’s pace and the long-running streak are framed by a divisional and historical backdrop: 1992 was the last losing season; the 33-season run is second only to a 39-season mark by the Yankees (1926-1964) in major North American pro sports, with the Dodgers and Orioles offering nearby benchmarks. The immediate takeaway for fantasy: secure Yankees exposure, monitor Judge’s hot streak, and watch Gil’s rotation status as the calendar folds toward October.