July 25--American League
Central Division
White Sox: Will the Sox overprice Jeff Samardzija because he has a 2.55 ERA over his last eight outings?
Indians: Terry Francona laughing through the pain: "We're dying to win, and it's hard sometimes to try not to laugh."
Royals: Opening-day starter Yordano Ventura optioned to minors and then recalled after Jason Vargas' injury.
Tigers: Management not sure whether to unload stars at trade deadline or watch them fold in postseason.
Twins: Ervin Santana looking great in return from steroid suspension. Have they worn off yet?
East Division
Blue Jays: Mark Buehrle's 15.8 seconds between pitches was best in baseball in first half.
Orioles: Despite losing 14 of 19 heading into weekend, Orioles insist they won't be sellers.
Rays: Ten-foot alligator discovered under bench in visiting dugout at Class A Charlotte. Can't blame Joe Maddon.
Red Sox: Snapped eight-game losing streak Friday night, but Red Sox Nation is stocking up on Prozac for September.
Yankees: Alex Rodriguez turns 40 Monday. What do you give the guy who has done everything?
West Division
Angels: Huston Street, 31, becomes second-youngest pitcher to record 300 career saves.
Astros: Triple-A affiliate changing name for one night Aug. 6 from Fresno Grizzlies to Fresno Tacos.
Athletics: "Moneyball" star Billy Beane gets ceremonial first trade honors again, sending Scott Kazmir to Astros.
Mariners: Mark Trumbo hasn't helped since arriving from Diamondbacks, hitting two homers with .537 OPS.
Rangers: South Korea native Shin-Soo Choo becomes first Asian-born big-leaguer to hit for cycle.
National League
Central Division
Cubs: Kyle Schwarber becomes first Cubs player since 1914 with two four-hit games in first 11 games.
Brewers: Best promo of year: Talking bobblehead of Bob Uecker's "Major League" character, Harry Doyle.
Cardinals: Hoping change of scenery helps failed Marlins closer Steve Cishek, acquired Friday.
Pirates: Return to Pittsburgh brings Aramis Ramirez full circle and chance to end career with a postseason team.
Reds: Aroldis Chapman has thrown 161 of the 200 fastest pitches MLB's Statcast has recorded this season.
East Division
Braves: Contract extension through 2016 with 2017 option gives manager Fredi Gonzalez much-needed reprieve.
Marlins: Someone named Tom Koehler is 4-2 with a 1.62 ERA in his last six starts. Better trade him now.
Mets: Entering weekend, Mets hit .196 in losses with .250 OBP and .281 slugging percentage. Ugh.
Nationals: Beat goes on. Doug Fister's 4.50 ERA is more than two runs above his 2.41 from 2014.
Phillies: Series victories over the Marlins and Rays mark first back-to-back series triumphs since Sept. 1-7.
West Division
D'backs: Ex-Cubs prospect Zack Godley is first since 1900 with 6 scoreless innings, 7 strikeouts and 0 walks in debut.
Dodgers: Zack Greinke's 43 2/3 scoreless innings streak delayed by birth of baby. Can Clayton Kershaw catch up?
Giants: Tim Lincecum suffering from hip degeneration, which could spell the end of his Giants career.
Padres: Andrew Cashner had career-high 10 losses Friday and was 1-3 with 5.59 ERA in previous eight starts.
Rockies: Woeful Rockies lead majors in one thing: most hours of combined rain delays (26 hours, 19 minutes).
