AL East

Fact: Gary Sanchez went 3-for-5 on Friday, and hit his 10th home run of the season. Joe DiMaggio (39) is the only Yankee ever to have more hits through his first 22 career games than Sanchez (31).

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With a good September, the Toronto Blue Jays could repeat as American League East champions.

With a good September, Josh Donaldson could repeat, too.

New York Yankees rookie Gary Sanchez became the third-fastest player in Major League Baseball history to hit 10 career home runs with a two-run shot in the bottom of the fifth inning during Friday night's game against the Baltimore Orioles.

Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones suffered a strained hamstring during Friday's game against the New York Yankees when he pulled up at first base after a leadoff groundout in the first inning. It is uncertain when he will be able to return to action.   

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The American League East doesn't get enough respect.

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You've heard plenty this summer about the Chicago Cubs, much of it deserved. You've heard about the surprising Los Angeles Dodgers and the stumbling San Francisco Giants. You've heard about the Texas Rangers and the Washington Nationals.

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez has been a revelation. That statement is supported by a heap of numbers, but let's start with a single figure: two.

That's how many times Sanchez—a 23-year-old rookie with fewer than 100 big league plate appearances to his name—was intentionally walked Wednesday.

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi was removed from his team's game on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays with a knee injury and had to be helped from the field. 

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Chris Tillman has been dealing with discomfort in his throwing shoulder. 

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Tillman Comments on Injury

Tuesday, Aug. 23 

Tillman discussed his current malady, per MASN:

The New York Yankees lost Monday’s game against the Seattle Mariners, 7-5, but not before rookie catcher Gary Sanchez made history.

A woman is suing Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion for battery, TMZ Sports revealed on Monday.