AL challengers check-in: Orioles and Rays secure, Wild Card and West remain close

The large news out of the American Organization recently was that the initial 2 groups in the organization have secured playoff places. Both the Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays are mosting likely to the postseason. One will be the department champion and one will be the initial Wild Card group. The Orioles remain in the motorist's seat with a 1. 5-game lead and the head-to-head sudden death, however anything can happen. The dogfights for the AL West and the second and third WC slots are ongoing. The 3 AL West teams have the same variety of losses while the Astros have one even more win. The 2nd and 3rd WC race looks similar although it's the Blue Jays with the half-game lead over the Mariners and Rangers. It can all look really various in a week. AL EastBaltimore OriolesCurrently: 95-58, is still out after ramming a participant of staff in the outfield pre-game in Baltimore. He's additionally experiencing appropriate arm feeling numb and obtained an MRI to rule out extra damage Ryan Pepiot Jersey. RHP Jason Adam has actually been turned on from the IL. AL WestTeamWLGB L10TeamWLGB L10 Houston Astros 8568-4-6 Texas Rangers84680. 56-4 Seattle Mariners84680. 55-5Houston AstrosCurrently: 85-68, 0. 5 game lead in AL WestLast seven days: 2-4Up next: 3 vs. Kansas City, 3 SeattleThe Astros are sticking to their AL West lead after a ruthless week in which they lost one collection to the Royals and then an additional to the Orioles. Thankfully for them, neither of the groups chasing them took place a large run today either. They get to play Kansas City once more before heading to Seattle for a massive collection versus the Mariners. That'll be a make-or-break collection right there. Injury record: RHP Ryne Stanek is rehabbing and expects to return this weekend break. Michael Brantley is day-to-day. He just returned from shoulder surgery recently. Texas RangersCurrently: 81-64, 0. 5 video game in AL West, tied w SEA for last Wild CardLast 7 days: 2-4Up next: 3 vs. Seattle, 3 LA Angels, 1 SeattleThe Rangers and Mariners play seven of their final 10 games versus each various other, which is good news if you're the Houston Astros or Toronto Blue Jays. They had the chance to surpass the Astros for very first however were swept by the Guardians before taking two out of three from the Red Sox. Their biggest collection of the year begins tonight with a weekend break home series versus the Mariners, however then they'll get a short rest with the Angels. Injury Record: Josh Jung and Adolis Garcia were both activated recently. Max Scherzer stays a distant opportunity for the postseason Rene Pinto Jersey. Seattle MarinersCurrently: 84-68, 0. 5 game back in AL West, tied w TEX for final WCLast seven days: 3-3Up next: 3 Texas, 3 vs. Houston, 1 vs. TexasDoes any individual intend to win the AL West? The Mariners were surely disappointed in their 3-3 record but it did obtain them a video game in the division race. They are connected with the Rangers for the last WC, a reality that will certainly transform tonite somehow as they play each other in the first 3 games. They then take on with the group just a half-game ahead of them in the division. What a big week for the Mariners. Injury Record: Catcher Tom Murphy will certainly obtain an MRI today to see if he's advancing. Jake Diekman Jersey.