Rangers, Twins continue series at Metrodome
The Minnesota Twins will try to silence the hard-hitting Texas Rangers for a second straight night when the teams play the second of a three-game set at the Metrodome.
Perkins powers Twins; Rangers blanked for first time this season
Glen Perkins was brilliant on the mound to win his fifth straight decision, and Delmon Young went 4-for-4, as the Minnesota Twins crushed the Texas Rangers, 6-0, in the opener of a three-game set from the Metrodome.
Hamilton and Morneau continue home run battle at Metrodome
Josh Hamilton and Justin Morneau slugged it out in a memorable Home Run Derby this past Monday. The two American League All-Stars will be adversaries once again tonight, when Hamilton's Texas Rangers visit the Metrodome for the opener of a three-game series with Morneau and the surging Minnesota Twins.

American League Central
Team W L PCT GB Home Away Div Streak
Chicago White Sox 54 40 .574 --- 32-13 22-27 26-12 Lost 1
Minnesota 54 42 .563 1 1/2 33-18 21-24 27-17 Won 1
Detroit 48 48 .500 7 1/2 28-20 20-28 14-24 Lost 1
Kansas City 43 54 .443 13 22-24 21-30 13-17 Lost 2
Cleveland 41 54 .432 14 26-22 15-32 13-24 Lost 1
 
Reds disable Burton
The Cincinnati Reds have placed pitcher Jared Burton on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained right lat muscle.
White Sox try to continue mastery of Royals
The Chicago White will try to continue their dominance of the Kansas City Royals tonight, as the teams collide in the second of a three- game series at U.S. Cellular Field.
A's put Barton on the shelf
The Oakland Athletics placed first baseman Daric Barton on the 15-day disabled list on Saturday due to a neck strain. The move is retroactive to July 14.
Rangers, Twins continue series at Metrodome
The Minnesota Twins will try to silence the hard-hitting Texas Rangers for a second straight night when the teams play the second of a three-game set at the Metrodome.
Royals, White Sox continue series in Windy City
The Chicago White will try to continue their dominance of the Kansas City Royals tonight, as the teams collide in the second of a three- game series at U.S. Cellular Field.
Tigers, Orioles play third of four games at Camden Yards
The Baltimore Orioles will try to make it two in a row tonight, as they resume a four-game series with the Detroit Tigers at Camden Yards.
Dodgers, D'Backs resume battle for top spot in NL West
First place in the National League West will be on the line this evening when the Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks continue their key three-game series at Chase Field.
Yanks aim to stay hot at home versus A's
The New York Yankees gun for their sixth straight home win today, as they take on the Oakland Athletics in the second bout of a three- game set at Yankee Stadium.
Rays try to maintain top spot in AL East in middle tilt with Jays
With their longest losing streak of the season now behind them, the Tampa Bay Rays will now try to maintain their narrow lead in the AL East, as they play the second of three consecutive meetings against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field.
Saunders attempts to become AL's first 13-game winner against Red Sox
Joe Saunders will try to become the AL's first 13-game winner today, as he leads the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim into action against the Boston Red Sox in the second of a three-game series at Angel Stadium.



Indians hope to end road woes in Seattle
The Cleveland Indians will try to snap a 10-game road losing streak today, as they clash with the Seattle Mariners in the second of a three-game set at Safeco Field.