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- 1Astros control their destiny in final game for AL West crownโAstros control destiny in Game 162 as they battle for AL West crown
The Houston Astros head into Game 162 of the MLB regular season with their fate in their own hands, needing a win to claim the American League West division title. A victory would secure the crown outright, while a loss could open the door to rivals in the division race, making the season finale decisive for Houston.
- 2Wesneski's gem puts Astros on brink of AL West titleโHayden Wesneski's gem puts Astros in position for AL West clinch https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7634095/2026/09/27/ast
Hayden Wesneski delivered a dominant start for the Houston Astros, putting the team in position to clinch the AL West division title. With the regular season winding down, the win gives Houston the upper hand in the playoff race. Baseball fans are watching closely as the Astros close in on another division crown behind Wesneski's standout pitching performance.
- 3AL West Title and NL Wild Card Race Shape 2026 MLB Playoff Pictureโ2026 MLB Playoff Picture, Standings: AL West Title, NL Wild Card Spot At Stake
The AL West division title and the final National League wild card spot are the key remaining prizes in the 2026 MLB playoff race, according to FOX Sports. With the postseason approaching, the latest standings leave both battles unresolved, keeping several teams' October hopes alive and making the final stretch of the regular season decisive for clubs chasing a playoff berth.
- 4Rangers' bottom of the order keeps AL West hopes alive into Game 162โBottom of the order steps up to keep Rangers' AL West hopes alive entering Game 162
The Texas Rangers head into the final game of the regular season with their AL West division hopes still alive after contributions from the bottom of their batting order in a recent win. Production from the lower lineup spots helped keep the team in position to clinch, with everything now riding on Game 162.
- 5A's Aim to Play Spoiler Against Astros in FinaleโA's Have One More Game to Play Spoiler Against Houston
The Oakland Athletics have one remaining game against the Houston Astros, with a chance to hurt Houston's standing in the AL West race. Yahoo Sports highlighted the matchup, noting that while the A's are out of contention themselves, a win in the final meeting between the two clubs would make them spoilers in Houston's playoff push.