With Small Steps, Royals Surge Past Astros and Return to the A.L.C.S. - The New York Times

Daniel Murphy Puts the Mets on the Board - The New York Times

MLB Power Rankings Week 18: Every team's standing post-deadline - ESPN

Astros stunned at home, swept by 102-loss Royals to fall farther behind in AL West

MLB power rankings: Angels surge; Dodgers, Mets, Yankees lead - Sports Illustrated

MLB Power Rankings: Two NL powers battle for a top spot - ESPN

Jose Ramirez hits grand slam — and wins fan a new car in the process of Guardians win

MLB: Astros rout Diamondbacks to win AL West

Baseball Reaches a Flipping Point - The New York Times

Verlander is back with the Astros after a 'whirlwind' few days following his trade from the Mets - The San Diego Union-Tribune