Orioles Clinch Playoff Berth for 2024 Season

The Detroit Tigers clinched their first playoff berth since 2014 by securing an American League Wild Card spot with a win over the Chicago White Sox, finishing the season strong with a 34-17 record since August. They will face either the Houston Astros or the Baltimore Orioles in a three-game Wild Card series starting on October 1. Meanwhile, the Baltimore Orioles also confirmed their playoff spot by defeating the New York Yankees 5-3, marking their second consecutive postseason appearance after a challenging season. Despite injuries and inconsistent performance, the Orioles celebrated their success, with manager Brandon Hyde praising the team's resilience. As the top wild card, Baltimore is aiming for home-field advantage in the playoffs, though they remain five games behind the Yankees in the AL East. Both teams are looking to build momentum as they head into the postseason after years of absence from playoff contention.