Silver linings for MLB's 2026 non-playoff teams

Your favorite team won't be playing in October -- but that doesn't mean the season was a total loss. Right?

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Tigers try to keep home win streak going, host the Nationals

Washington Nationals (73-84, fourth in the NL East) vs. Detroit Tigers (74-83, third in the AL Central)

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River Ryan makes strong debut and Tigers hit 3 home runs in 9-2 win over Nationals

— River Ryan was outstanding in his Detroit debut and the Tigers hit three home runs to rout the Washington Nationals 9-2 on Monday night, one day after being eliminated from the American League playoff race.

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Washington Nationals vs. Detroit Tigers: Game Highlights

Washington Nationals vs. Detroit Tigers: Game Highlights

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2026 MLB ABS challenge system tracker: Team, player rankings

The ABS challenge system leaderboard ranks batters, catchers, teams and umpires throughout the MLB season.

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2026 MLB Awards Watch: MVP, Cy Young and more for September

Last chance for the candidates to make their case for MLB's biggest postseason awards.

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MLB Power Rankings Week 25: Playoff contenders on the move

Some teams have already clinched postseason berths, while others are making one last push with 11 days to go. Where do they all stand on our penultimate list?

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Stock Watch: Biggest 2026 success, disappointment for all 30 MLB teams

Whether your favorite team is headed to October or headed home, all clubs have had something go right ... and wrong.

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