Cubs Heavy Favorites After one of their worst home losses of the season, the Chicago Cubs turn to Ryan Dempster, who has been stellar at Wrigley Field this year, to help them bounce back.
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Yankees Sinking Fast The New York Yankees are running out of time in their quest for a 14th consecutive postseason appearance. Carl Pavano’s days of collecting a big paycheck from the team are also drawing to a close.
Mets Try To Pull Away Three weeks ago in Houston, the New York Mets season appeared to be slipping away. Now they seem to be in complete control.
Playing Like Champs The Detroit Tigers were considered to contend for the AL pennant before this season began, but have been one of the most disappointing teams in the majors. The Texas Rangers may have a tough time believing that, however.
Home Cooking The Minnesota Twins have one of the best home records in the majors, and since Francisco Liriano was recalled from the minors earlier this month, he’s done his part to help.
Cubs Pulling Away Just over three weeks ago, the Chicago Cubs were in danger of falling out of first place in the NL Central. That’s no longer even remotely the case.
Time Running Short If the New York Yankees plan on reaching the postseason for the 14th straight year, they’re going to have to play better away from home.
Get Out The Broom The Los Angeles Angels arrived in St. Petersburg this week with the best record in the AL, a title they’ve held for much of the season.
Third Time Is Charm Two of the National League’s better young starting pitchers square off for the third time this season when Mike Pelfrey leads the New York Mets against Jair Jurrjens and the NL East rival Atlanta Braves.
Still Searching For Win The Chicago Cubs have the best home record in the NL. Rich Harden, however, is still searching for his first victory at Wrigley Field.