# NL Wild Card CHAOS, Yordan ignites Astros, AJ's scoop on Verlander's final outing, Rays clinch AL East

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Published: 2026-09-23T19:40:59+00:00
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The Rays won their fifth AL East title in franchise history on Tuesday. (Top of Show) (04:41) We’ve got a three-way tie atop the NL Wild Card. It’s not a question of who makes it and who won’t, but rather who gets the coveted home-field advantage… (12:40) The Mets removed the “interim manager” tag from Andy Green, signing him to a three-year deal. (15:10) Detroit will be PACKED for Justin Verlander’s final start. (17:58) Crush City Territory co-host Chandler Rome discusses the pressing issues the Astros face with less than a week to go, Yordan Alvarez’s team meeting, and Joe Espada’s future in Houston. (42:03) Jackson Holliday will undergo surgery on his left wrist. (44:36) Popular subject from yesterday. The Reds have five of the worst nine hitters in baseball. We dive a bit deeper this time. (46:59) Yanks SP Carlos Rodón was awarded the Most Valuable Philanthropist for September. (48:42) AJ got an exclusive scoop from Justin Verlander himself on his final outing… Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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