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American League Flyaround: Midseason Check-Ins

6/30/20261 hr 5 min

It’s time to take a tour around the American League, and there’s plenty to unpack. Eno, Britt, and DVR begin in the AL East, where the Rays have surged into first place as the Yankees try to stay afloat without their captain, Aaron Judge. From there, they head to the AL Central to break down the surprising White Sox, the steady Guardians, and the disappointing Tigers. Finally, they wrap up in the AL West, where the Rangers sit atop the division and the Astros are left trying to prove they still have one more run in them.

Clips

Tigers Will Not Sell
Orioles 'Terrible' Fundamentals
Astros Lineup Called Inferior
Judge's Rib Decides AL East
Forgetting Yandy Díaz

Transcript preview

First 90 seconds

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