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The New York Yankees, in first place of the AL East, have played solid baseball lately going 16-9 in their last 25 games. The Yankees have a small lead. This could very well be the best pennant race in baseball. Last season the Yankees were tied with the Boston Red Sox prior to the playoffs. The Yankees have been impressive at home going 36-19. Also, they are winning on the road at 30-26. This team has been pretty consistent most of the season. The Yankees have a record of 25-17 against the AL East. The Yankees are 3-4 against the Red Sox.

The Boston Red Sox, in second place of the AL East, are 7-12 in their last 19 games. The Red Sox have been solid at home going 35-17. They have a losing record on the road going 30-31. The Red Sox are 26-21 against the AL East. Will the Red Sox, with their talent, mount that charge and regain the top spot or will they play for the wild card?

The Oakland, Athletics, in first place of the AL West, are 11-5 in their last 16 games. Last season the Athletics were seven games out of first place prior to the playoffs. The Athletics have a winning record at home going 30-26. Also, the Athletics are winning on the road going 32-26. The Athletics have a record of 23-14 against the AL West. They are 4-5 against the Rangers and 4-6 against the Angels.

The Los Angeles Angels, in second place of the AL West, are 11-10 in their last 21 games. The Angels have a losing record at home going 27-28. However, they have a winning record on the road at 32-28. Last season the Angels were in first place prior to the playoffs. The Angels are 17-17 against the AL West. Their record against the Athletics is in the above paragraph. Will the Angels get back to the top spot or will they play for the wild card?

The Texas Rangers, in third place of the AL West, are 5-11 in their last 16 games. The Rangers have a losing record at home going 26-30. However, they have a winning record on the road at 31-28 Last season the Rangers were 16 games out of first place prior to the playoffs. The Rangers are 15-24 against the AL West. Their record against the Athletics and Angels are is in the above paragraph.

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Ken Angland is a documented member of the Professional Handicappers League. Read all of his articles at www.procappers.com/Ken_Angland.htm