Are things finally going to start to turn for Philly? They just got back Chase Utley (homer in first AB) and slugger Ryan Howard is rumoured to be not that far behind. The team may be 9 games back right now but if they are full strength in the second half I think most would expect them to make a run.
Every time I write about the Detroit Tigers it is the same story – when are these guys finally start playing to their potential and take control in the AL Central?
Atlanta has been struggling lately but they won the last two games of their series against the Yankees and are in the thick of it in the NL East race.
The Cardinals haven’t done much in this stretch of Interleague play, going just 4-5 against the likes of Cleveland, Chicago and Kansas City.
The Cincinnati Reds are looking to continue their winning ways, building off a sweep of their in state brethren the also surprising Cleveland Indians.
The White Sox are in first place in the AL Central with a small cushion over the surprising Indians.
The New york Mets are doing better than anyone could have expected this season, leaving many to wonder how much longer they can keep it up.
The Detroit Tigers are looking to build some momentum and have the perfect opponent to do so in Chicago.
If you are like me you are just waiting for the Detroit Tigers to wakeup and realize they are the best team in the AL Central.
The Blue Jays manage to stave off a home sweep Sunday by beating Boston behind another very good performance from rookie Drew Hutchinson.
As Baltimore fades the Yankees have gotten back into the thick of it in the American League East. They have won 6 of their last 8 even though they struggled at the beginning of the week with an equally resurgent Angels squad.
The Baltimore Orioles have hit the skids a little bit lately. They are still the most surprising team going but they lost their opener against a reeling Toronto team to extend their losing streak to 3 games and have won just 4 of their last 10.
The Blue Jays have really struggled with Tampa lately, especially at Tropicana field where their winning percentage is abysmal.
Heading into the first leg of inter-league play Cincinnati is hanging in there in the National League Central.
The New York Yankees split a pair in Baltimore to start the week and now it is off to Toronto for another pair against a division opponent.
The Mariners dropped game one of the series without much of a fight.
