The season's coming to an exciting close and Ken Rosenthal is here to tell you who deserves each of the big awards. 

Tigers second baseman Placido Polanco left Friday night's game against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning after spraining his ankle sliding into home. 

Owner Mike Ilitch knew his Tigers were in trouble when center fielder and leadoff man Curtis Granderson broke his finger during spring training. 

MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Placido Polanco (sore back) didn't play Sept. 

Just looking at the box score it seems like a no-brainer: starting pitcher goes 7 2/3 innings and closer comes in to get a four-out save. 

--SS Ramon Santiago was manager Jim Leyland's choice to lead off with slumping CF Curtis Granderson not starting against a left-hander. 

The Tampa Bay Rays waited 11 years to make the postseason so needing an extra game to clinch a division title doesn't seem to be such a big deal. 

Scott Kazmir wanted to be at the center of the biggest celebration in Tampa Bay Rays history. 

The Tampa Bay Rays' AL East title celebration was delayed by the Detroit Tigers. 

--LHP Nate Robertson, under pressure to turn in a good performance for consideration as a 2009 starter, collapsed in the fifth inning Wednesday night when Kansas City scored seven times to chase him from the game. 

MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Miguel Cabrera (upper back tightness) left the Sept. 

Todd Jones will formally announce his retirement Thursday morning at a press conference in Detroit. 

It is a moment 11 years in the making, but it was still completely unexpected for the Tampa Bay Rays heading into the season. 

Mitch Maier and the Kansas City Royals are trying to end the season on a high note. 

Mitch Maier and the Kansas City Royals are trying to end the season on a high note.