American League Review

While both the Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers enjoy comfortable divisional leads, the rest of the American League playoff picture is still far from determined.

Boston scored 20, 9, 12 and 13 runs in four consecutive wins last week. They have built an eight and a half game lead in the A.L. East and almost surely will win the division under manager, John Farrell, who is in his first year guiding the club.

The Tigers, who as usual seem to have “measured the field” have a five and a half game lead in a bid for a third straight A.L. Central crown.

The close divisional race is in the A.L. West where the Oakland Athletics hold a two game lead over the Texas Rangers.

Of course there are two wild card spots up for grabs and the Texas Rangers and Tampa Rays, the latter despite losing 12 of their last 16 games are the leaders. The Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees and even the Kansas City Royals are still in contention.