As interleague play begins, AL, NL cover their bases

 
The first weekend of interleague play finds the AL and NL experiencing an unusual role reversal. Most of the best hitters are ... [link]

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Rays Defeat the Yanks 2-1 in 11; 1st Place in East & Best Record in AL.

”I tell you what, It doesn’t suck” Jonny Gomes on being a Rays Player The Rays are back in first place after defeating the Yankees 2-1 in 11 innings. Edwin Jackson pitched another wonderful game throwing seven shutout innings, but for the second straight start was denied a win because of a Troy Percival blown save. Jackson also had a shutout going last week in ...
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Kazmir, Rays drop Yankees to last place in AL East

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Friar Sale?

The San Diego Padres have become a hot topic in baseball's front offices as ESPN's Jayson Stark reported that one AL executive feels that the Friars may open their doors early stocking players like Khalil Greene, Kevin Kouzmanoff, and Randy Wolf on their shelves.
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Look Who’s in First!! | On Deck Circle | FanBoom Sports Blog Network - Baseball Commentary, Team and Player Analysis, Rumors, Scores, Hype, Fantasy Stats

You may have to do a double take when looking at the current MLB standings in the American League. Not only are the Tampa Bay “Not So Devilish” Rays out pacing the Red Sox and the Yanks in the AL East, but they have the best record in the AL.
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