The MLB Postseason has started with an absolute bang. The Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Royals didn't listen to the outside noise, as the teams went on the

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.

Manager A.J. Hinch wanted his Detroit Tigers to embody their home city. Hard-working with a never-give-up attitude, but most of all a team that had grit. That's how they stormed into October — and just kept going.