MLB Hunt for the Postseason: 8-24

6 weeks left in the regular season. Tonight there is a light schedule, especially in the NL.
AL East

Boston Red Sox
Record: 70-53
GB: 7.5
WC: 1st place
Opponent: VS CWS
Game Time: 7:10 ET
Pitching Matchup: Contreras (5-11, 5.13 ERA) VS Buchholtz (2-3, 3.99 ERA)
Yesterday: Fell to the Yankees 8-4.
Notes:
* Jonathan Papelbon is not sure if he would like a Billy Wagner to the Red Sox trade or not.
* According to Buster Olney, the Red Sox are concerned with the health of Wagner.

Tampa Bay Rays
Record: 67-56
GB: 10
WC: 3rd place,
Opponent: @TOR
Game Time: 7:07 ET
Pitching Matchup: Niemann (11-5, 3.71 ERA) VS Halladay (13-6, 2.78 ERA)
Yesteday: Lost to Texas 4-0
Notes:
*The roof is closed at the Rogers Centre tonight.
* The Rays have selected the following minor leaguers to play on the Phoenix Desert Dogs in the Arizona Fall League: Nevin Ashley-C, Cody Cipriano-IF, Matt Gorgen-RHP, Shawn O'Malley-IF, Pual Phillips-RHP, and Heath Rollins-RHP.

AL Central

Minnesota Twins
Record: 61-63
GB: 4.5 behind the Tigers, 3rd place
WC: 10 games behind Boston, 6th place
Opponent: VS BAL
Game Time: 8:10 ET
Pitching Matchup: Tillman (1-1, 4.80 ERA) VS Baker (11-7, 4.62 ERA)
Yesterday: Win in KC 10-3
Notes:
* The Twins are waiting on word about Justin Morneau's recovery from a right inner ear infection.
* Now is the time for the Twins to take care of business, they are playing the O's while the top teams in the division are facing tough opponents.

Detroit Tigers
Record: 65-58
GB: First
WC: -
Opponent: @LAA
Game Time: 10:05 ET, ESPN2
Pitching Matchup: Verlander (13-7, 3.29 ERA) VS Weaver (13-4, 3.89 ERA)
Yesterday: Lost 9-4 in Oakland.
Notes:
* The Tigers have not lost a game ALL Season in which they've led in the 9th inning.

Chicago White Sox
Record: 63-61
GB: 2.5
WC: 4th, 8 back of Boston
Opponent: @BOS
Game Time: 7:10 ET
Pitching Matchup: Contreras (5-11, 5.13 ERA) VS Buchholtz (2-3, 3.99 ERA)
Yesterday: Fell to the O's by a score of 5-4.
Notes:
* White Sox second baseman Chris Getz will start a rehab assignment Wednesday at AAA Charlotte. He has missed the last 2 weeks with a oblique injury.
* The tarp has been pulled over the infield as dark clouds are in the area in Boston.

AL West

LA Angels
Record: 74-48
GB: First
WC: -
Opponent: VS DET
Game Time: 10:05 ET
Pitching Matchup: Verlander VS Weaver
Yesterday: Lost 8-3 to the Jays.
Notes:
* Today would have been Nick Adenhart's 23rd birthday.
* The Angels have a 90% chance of making the playoffs according to Sam Miller.

NL West
The only NL night game is between the Giants and Rockies:
Records: Giants 67-57, Rockies 70-54
GB: Colorado 3.5 back of the Dodger, SF in 3rd, 6.5 back
WC: The Rockies lead the Wild Card, the Giants are in second 3 games off the pace
Game Time: 8:40 ET
Pitching Matchup: Zito (8-11, 4.26 ERA) VS Marquis (14-8, 3.58 ERA)
Notes:
* Former Giants Jeff Kent spoke for 53 minutes today with reporters.

A small schedule today, but there's still some big games! Enjoy!