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The Detroit Tigers haven't lived up to expectations thus far, but with a little luck, they have a shot to win the AL Central and make the playoffs.

A look at the four-horse race known as the American League Central,highlighted by the Twins trying to repeat as division champs and the Tigers hoping to make another run.

Will it be the Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Indians, Minnesota Twins or Chicago White Sox in baseball's American League Central this season?

The Boston Red Sox continue their run as the best team of 2007, but the Mets and Braves remain hot on their trail, and the Yankees continue to disappoint.

AL MVP Joe Mauer will try to bring the Twins a consecutive division title, but watch out for the White Sox who have been busy bulking up their roster this off-season.

With less than two weeks remaining in the regular season, baseball's post-season lineup is starting to take shape.

After outstanding 2006 and 2007 campaigns, Tigers ace Justin Verlander fell off with a terrible 2008 season. This season Verlander has bounced back in a big way.

Memorial Day is considered the first milestone of the baseball season and a time to determine which teams are actually playoff contenders.

The Red Sox bounced back nicely from a tough stretch by sweeping the Giants over the weekend. But in two weeks, the Yankees lopped six games off Boston's division lead.

The 2007 MLB Preview looks very promising for the Minnesota Twins. If their starting pitching can come together this season, they might just win it all.

The MLB Power Rankings change day-to-day in the early part of the MLB season. So far, most of the preseason favorites have struggled with injuries and poor fielding.

The Boston Red Sox have been the class of the AL in the first half of 2009, while other surprises and disappointments have dotted the baseball landscape.

The Cleveland Indians should have acquired two starters this winter. The didn't get any. That will keep the team on an up and down roller-coaster ride all season long.

One month into the 2007 MLB season, things are starting to fall into place for all pre-season favorites except the New York Yankees.

Was it lightning in a bottle? Or were the 2006 Detroit Tigers laying the foundations for baseball's next dynasty? This 2007 MLB Preview takes a look at the Motown Nine.

Who will win the American Legaue Central Division title? Which heavy hitters will play? Who will move to a new team? ...and other interesting questions.

Even after a week where the Red Sox went 2-5, they still hold the top spot by virtue of having the best record in baseball and the largest disvision lead in the MLB.

The Chicago White Sox have retooled, infusing the team with youth while still keeping a veteran core. Here's what to expect in 2009.

Sports fans have long complained about the need for a salary cap in baseball and threatened to abandon the sport because of big free agent contracts.

The New York Mets may feel like winners in the Johan Santana sweepstakes, but it could be that the Detroit Tigers are the biggest winners.

The Minnesota Twins ruin seven-time golden-glove winner's homecoming by defeating the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on MLB Opening Day

As July turns to August's Dog Days, more than just the thermometer will be heating up. Let's look at the 2007 MLB divisional races and the Wild Card card fight in the AL.

The first week of the MLB season delivered both surprise and disappointment. Will these top 10 MLB teams be able to hold their rankings all season? Don't count on it.

The 2009 fantasy baseball drafts will begin soon so here are some fantasy projections, fantasy sleepers and fantasy tips to win your 2009 AL-only fantasy baseball league.

There are some players in Major League Baseball whose annual paycheck brings tears to the eyes of front office personnel. These are six of the worst offenders.

Spring training brings high expectations for the 2009 Minnesota Twins, who missed last season's playoffs by a game. Here is a series-by-series schedule for the season.

The Kansas City Royals have been perennial bottom feeders since Tony Pena led the 2003 squad to an 83-79 record, but right now the Royals are leading the division early.

The favorites for the 2008 AL MVP award are not the cast of usual characters. There's no Manny, no Vlad, and no A-Rod, but there are Hamilton, Pedroia and K-Rod.

The 2006 American League champs dropped to second place last year. But after a boatload of winter acquisitions, they look like they can win it all in 2008.

The season began with the defending champions almost getting swept at home, the loss of an Anaheim Angel, and CC Sabathia losing, then regaining control of his pitches.

It is never too early to review the baseball season and this is a look at the first week in the American League.

Major League baseball steps up the plate with an April 1st season opener. Will the Astros, Braves, Marlins, Rangers or Rays be at the October's World Series?

With the New York Yankees almost 14 games out of first place, the Bronx Bomber are staking their season on a middle age, highly paid, seven-time Cy Young Award winner.

2009 AL Cy Young champ Zach Greinke earns dual honor of Fantasy Starting Pitcher of the Year. But he drops to #3 in rankings for top ten 2010 AL roto starting pitchers.

The Mariners made a strong early December splash. Then the M's snatched ace lefty Cliff Lee. Will it be enough to knock off LA and become AL West's new sheriff in town?