Former Detroit Tiger and three-time Cy Young winner Justin Verlander was left off Houston's 26-man roster and is instead listed on its tax squad. The 41-year-old, who is a future hall-of-famer, has struggled this season since coming back from injury, posting a 5.48 ERA and a 5-6 record in 17 appearances this year.

For the first time since 2016, the Houston Astros failed to win a playoff game. And that’s not OK with general manager Dana Brown.

The Detroit Tigers are back in the postseason for the first time since 2014, and The Detroit News has you covered. Here is what we've had for the American League Wild Card Series against the Houston Astros.