AL West

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) celebrates the third out during the sixth inning in Game 1 of baseball's American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Verlander Ks 11 to lead Astros over Yankees 4-2 in ALCS

Justin Verlander struck out 11 in six strong innings and Yuli Gurriel, Chas McCormick and Jeremy Peña all homered to power the Houston Astros to a 4-2 win over the New York Yankees in their AL Championship Series opener.

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo throws against the Toronto Blue Jays during the third inning Game 1 in an AL wild-card baseball playoff series in Toronto on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Castillo sharp, Mariners blank Jays 4-0 in wild-card opener

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Verlander, bullpen keep Phils hitless until 9th in 10-0 win

Houston Astros' Kyle Tucker (30) watches his two-run home run off Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Brooks Raley during the eighth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Catching for the Rays is Rene Pinto. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Astros sweep struggling Rays behind Tucker, McCullers

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve (27) celebrates his solo home run off Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen with Jeremy Pena (3) during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Altuve hits HR, Astros beat Rays 4-0 to clinch AL West title

Astros take 3-2 lead into World Series Game 6 against Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies (87-75, third in the NL East during the regular season) vs. Houston Astros (106-56, first in the AL West during the regular season)

Phillies and Astros tied 2-2 ahead of World Series Game 5

Houston Astros (106-56, first in the AL West during the regular season) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (87-75, third in the NL East during the regular season)

Phillies lead Astros 2-1 heading into World Series Game 4

Houston Astros (106-56, first in the AL West during the regular season) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (87-75, third in the NL East during the regular season)

Phillies host the Astros in World Series Game 3 tied 1-1

Houston Astros (106-56, first in the AL West during the regular season) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (87-75, third in the NL East during the regular season)

Phillies bring 1-0 lead into World Series Game 2 against Astros

Philadelphia Phillies (87-75, third in the NL East during the regular season) vs. Houston Astros (106-56, first in the AL West during the regular season)

Astros and Phillies square off to start the World Series

Philadelphia Phillies (87-75, third in the NL East during the regular season) vs. Houston Astros (106-56, first in the AL West during the regular season)

Astros aim to clinch ALCS in Game 4 against Yankees

Houston Astros (106-56, first in the AL West during the regular season) vs. New York Yankees (99-63, first in the AL East during the regular season)

Astros lead Yankees 2-0 ahead of ALCS Game 3

Houston Astros (106-56, first in the AL West during the regular season) vs. New York Yankees (99-63, first in the AL East during the regular season)

Astros lead Yankees 1-0 ahead of ALCS Game 2

New York Yankees (99-63, first in the AL East during the regular season) vs. Houston Astros (106-56, first in the AL West during the regular season)

Houston Astros host the New York Yankees in ALCS Game 1

New York Yankees (99-63, first in the AL East during the regular season) vs. Houston Astros (106-56, first in the AL West during the regular season)

Astros look to sweep ALDS in Game 3 against Mariners

Houston Astros (106-56, first in the AL West during the regular season) vs. Seattle Mariners (90-72, second in the AL West during the regular season)

Astros take 1-0 lead into ALDS Game 2 against Mariners

Seattle Mariners (90-72, second in the AL West during the regular season) vs. Houston Astros (106-56, first in the AL West during the regular season)

Houston Astros host the Seattle Mariners in ALDS Game 1

Seattle Mariners (90-72, second in the AL West during the regular season) vs. Houston Astros (106-56, first in the AL West during the regular season)

Mariners look to secure 2-game series win against the Blue Jays

Seattle Mariners (90-72, second in the AL West during the regular season) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (92-70, second in the AL East during the regular season)

Blue Jays host the Mariners in Game 1 of AL Wild Card Series

Seattle Mariners (90-72, second in the AL West during the regular season) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (92-70, second in the AL East during the regular season)

Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers play in game 4 of series

Seattle; Wednesday, 4:10 p.m. EDT

Yankees face the Rangers leading series 2-1

New York Yankees (99-62, first in the AL East) vs. Texas Rangers (67-94, fourth in the AL West)

Arlington, Texas; Wednesday, 4:05 p.m. EDT

Astros and Phillies meet in series rubber match

Houston; Wednesday, 4:10 p.m. EDT

Angels try to avoid series sweep against the Athletics

Oakland, California; Wednesday, 4 p.m. EDT

Phillies bring win streak into matchup with the Astros

Houston; Tuesday, 8:10 p.m. EDT

Rangers bring 6-game losing streak into matchup with the Yankees

New York Yankees (98-61, first in the AL East) vs. Texas Rangers (66-93, fourth in the AL West)

Arlington, Texas; Tuesday, 2:05 p.m. EDT

Athletics face the Angels leading series 1-0

Oakland, California; Tuesday, 9:40 p.m. EDT

Tigers take 3-game win streak into matchup with the Mariners

Seattle; Tuesday, 6:10 p.m. EDT

Rangers aim to break 5-game losing streak, play the Yankees

New York Yankees (97-61, first in the AL East) vs. Texas Rangers (66-92, fourth in the AL West)

Arlington, Texas; Monday, 7:05 p.m. EDT

Astros open 3-game series with the Phillies

Houston; Monday, 8:10 p.m. EDT

Tigers try to continue road win streak in matchup against the Mariners

Seattle; Monday, 9:40 p.m. EDT

Athletics begin 3-game series with the Angels

Oakland, California; Monday, 9:40 p.m. EDT

Astros and Rays meet with series tied 1-1

Tampa Bay Rays (86-72, third in the AL East) vs. Houston Astros (103-55, first in the AL West)

Houston; Sunday, 2:10 p.m. EDT

Athletics bring 6-game losing streak into matchup against the Mariners

Seattle; Sunday, 4:10 p.m. EDT

Rangers enter matchup with the Angels on losing streak

Texas Rangers (66-91, fourth in the AL West) vs. Los Angeles Angels (72-86, third in the AL West)

Anaheim, California; Sunday, 4:07 p.m. EDT