Dillon Dingler delivered the moment Detroit needed, belting a 401-foot go-ahead homer in the sixth to lift the Tigers 6-3 over the Guardians in Game 3 of the AL Wild Card Series. He also gunned down José Ramírez at second to kill a rally, helping Detroit punch its ticket to the Division Series in Seattle.

The moment was personal for Dingler, who grew up rooting for Cleveland. His postseason breakout, paired with trusted defense behind the plate and support from A.J. Hinch and the pitching staff, underscored Detroit’s late-season surge and sent a jolt of momentum into the next round.

Guardians offense erupts late to beat the Tigers 6-1 and force a deciding Game 3 with a 3:08 pm start. Shifts in scheduling dull the crowd, but Cleveland’s bats finally woke when it mattered, and the bullpen will be tested as Slade Cecconi and a short leash define the opener, with Cade Smith likely ready to cover multiple innings and Joey Cantillo ready if needed. A win would push Cleveland toward an ALDS with Seattle.

Dodgers’ Wild Card win over Cincinnati tightens the Thursday slate to three must-win games, ratcheting up the pressure across the league. If Cleveland survives, the Guardians chase a marquee matchup vs. Seattle, proving their youth and depth can carry them deep. Detroit pivots to a hard exit, while the NL side set the stage for a chaotic, win-or-go-home day in baseball.

Cleveland clinched a wild-card berth in dramatic fashion as Johnathan Rodríguez punctuated the rally with a two-run homer, and a bases-loaded hit-by-pitch kept the pressure on after Arias was intentionally walked to reach Kayfus. Cantillo delivered a bright spot on the mound, while Cade Smith cemented the closer role in a pivotal late-season push. The Guardians head to a division-deciding game with the Rangers, where Logan Allen faces Patrick Corbin in a must-win scenario.

The late-inning sequence underscored Cleveland's surprising turn-around this season: from rough stretches to cohesive depth up and down the lineup, bullpen strength, and clutch hitting fueling a playoff chase that keeps escalating as the schedule tightens. Fantasy managers should watch the bullpen and the top-of-the-order bats as Cleveland aims to extend its momentum into October.

Sunday’s late MLB DFS slate centers on big prize pools and flexible builds. Strider vs Pirates stands out as a top pay-up arm with a six-strikeout streak; King could push deep for the Padres, while Cantillo and Bubba Chandler offer salary relief with limited upside. Eduardo Rodriguez is a volatile dart throw with upside in the right matchup, and Ketel Marte along with George Valera emerge as solid value options to anchor lineups.

Offense leans toward Yastrzemski’s leadoff upside and Stephenson’s multi-position appeal. The Astros at Angels stack remains a focal point, with Altuve and Correa delivering power in favorable spots, while Brewers’ two-pronged piggyback approach and Royals’ hot bats provide sturdy diversification for multi-entry builds on a slate that rewards pace and leverage.