AL East

Aaron Sanchez has one of the best ERAs in the American League, and his Toronto Blue Jays have one of the best records in baseball.

And all anyone wants to talk about is whether the Jays should keep starting him.

Just when the New York Yankees allowed us to think we might be done forever with controversies centered around Alex Rodriguez, manager Joe Girardi pulled us back in.

Boston Red Sox star David Ortiz left Wednesday night's game against the New York Yankees after fouling a pitch off his foot in the ninth inning.

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Nothing fun lasts forever. Not even the Boston Red Sox's lineup, which has gone from spectacular in the first half to slump-tacular in the second half. It needs a pick-me-up.

Enter Andrew Benintendi?

New York Yankees fading star Alex Rodriguez might be in his final week as a major league ballplayer, but he won't be getting much of a chance to say goodbye on the field.

There weren’t many who thought Dylan Bundy could substantially contribute to the Baltimore Orioles this season. And that list of people included the organization and Bundy himself.

The Boston Red Sox (60-50) will begin a key three-game series against the New York Yankees (56-55) on Tuesday trying to move closer to the lead in the American League East standings.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar suffered a left thumb sprain and was placed on the disabled list on Monday. It is uncertain when he will return to action. 

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Pillar Placed on 15-Day DL

Monday, Aug. 8

The Blue Jays announced the roster move, noting outfielder Darrell Ceciliani was recalled to take his place.

Eventually, something is going to tip the scales in the American League East—the most hotly contested and intriguing division in baseball.

Manny Machado might be that something.

Amid the worst season of his MLB career, New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez announced Sunday he will play his final game Friday before assuming a new role with the club.