Dillon Dingler's 6th-inning homer on a 1-1 changeup gave Detroit the lead, and Wenceel Pérez drove in two as the Tigers rallied for a 6-3 win over Cleveland to advance to the AL Division Series in Seattle. Dingler’s first postseason hit and RBI sparks a confident Tigers lineup as they ride a 7th-inning explosion that sent 10 batters to the plate and produced four runs.

Detroit capitalized on a shaky Guardians bullpen, with Pérez, Spencer Torkelson, and Riley Greene driving in runs in the seventh. Kyle Finnegan earned the win, while Cleveland’s Erik Sabrowski took the loss. Jose Ramírez supplied Cleveland’s early run and stayed active, but the Guardians ran out of steam in the best-of-three.

Next up: Tigers vs. Mariners in Seattle. Cleveland had rallied to this point but couldn’t sustain the comeback, ending Detroit’s road-wild-card win streak and setting the stage for a tough but intriguing ALDS.

The Guardians rolled to an 8-1 win at Fenway as Joey Cantillo spun six solid innings with seven strikeouts, flashing a crisp changeup and improved control that boosts his ceiling toward a #3 starter. George Valera notched his first big‑league hit and carried himself with poise. Gabriel Arias delivered a two‑run homer, Bryan Rocchio kept producing, and Steven Kwan joined the multi‑hit parade with a 3-for-5 night. CJ Kayfus and Bo Naylor added two doubles apiece, while Jose Ramirez cooled off but remains a longtime fantasy asset. Cantillo’s breakout vibe, Valera’s arrival, and the offense’s depth headline a strong push as Cleveland heads to Tampa for four with implications for prospect timelines and late-season fantasy moves.

The New York Yankees have secured their place in the World Series after defeating the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Championship Series. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to clinch the National League pennant against the New York Mets, utilizing a bullpen game strategy due to injuries among their starting pitchers.

This postseason has seen relievers throwing more innings than starters, a trend that reflects a shift in pitching strategies. The Dodgers will employ their third bullpen game of the playoffs, relying on a mix of relievers to navigate through the game.

Interestingly, while the focus is on the Dodgers, other teams like the Guardians and Mets have also leaned heavily on their bullpens, indicating a broader trend in modern baseball.