The Latest Breaking News from the AL Central

Top MLB Games, Storylines That Matter in the Regular Season’s Final Week

Six teams have secured their place in the 2026 postseason, and six are left up for grabs.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 21

Luis Castillo Trade Grades: White Sox Get Much-Needed Veteran Starter

The White Sox, sitting atop of the AL Central, made a big move Saturday night.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 2

How Tigers' Win Over Guardians, Red Sox' Loss to Blue Jays Impacts AL Playoff Picture

The American League pennant race is heating up.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 26, 2025

Guardians Thrive Under New Manager Stephen Vogt

Stephen Vogt's leadership has transformed the Cleveland Guardians, propelling them to the top of the AL Central with a winning mentality and strategic play.

Top News · Jun 14, 2024

Detroit Tigers Remain Undefeated With Strong Pitching And Young Talent

Detroit Tigers' strong start in 2024 season led by impressive pitching staff and promising young talent. Can they contend for the division title?

Top News · Apr 4, 2024

Tigers Bolster Pitching Staff with Shelby Miller's Versatility

Get ready for some creative pitching as the Detroit Tigers add Shelby Miller to their versatile bullpen. With a mix of new pitches, Miller is set to make a...

Top News · Dec 22, 2023

Guardians Seize ‘Unique Opportunity’ in Disastrous AL Central

Anything can happen in the worst division in baseball. And Cleveland, sellers at the deadline, made waiver wire moves that could put it back into the division title race.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 1, 2023

Paul Sullivan: Are the Chicago White Sox back in business in baseball’s most forgiving division?

Major League Baseball expanded its postseason from 10 to 12 teams last year with the addition of a third wild-card entrant in each league, then adopted a 2023 schedule in which every team plays at least one series against all 29 other teams.

Chicago Tribune · May 25, 2023

AL Central heavy schedule affords White Sox chance to climb: ‘We’ve just got to dig’

White Sox enter stretch of 13 straight games, 16 of next 19, against weak division

Chicago Sun-Times · May 17, 2023

White Sox on sell phone? Poor start points them in dealing direction

“We can’t dig ourselves an even deeper hole,” manager Pedro Grifol said. “We have to make a move here soon.”

Chicago Sun-Times · May 10, 2023