Aaron takes a stab at handicapping the American League MVP race and finds it a lot harder than he thought it would be.

Will the Red Sox win the AL East and is it OK to think it’s funny that there’s so much concern in the Bronx? Ben and Larry discuss, but don’t find much common ground.

Aaron gets caught up on the news from the weekend.

September’s just a few days away, and the Yankees and Red Sox have won 11 of their last 14. The East is still tight, the Wild Card even tighter, and the schedule is getting shorter. While looking forward to the crucial games in September, Ben and Larry look back at the last full week of August.

Aaron takes another trip on the rollercoaster ride that is the American League Central.

The Red Sox had a spectacular week, the Yankees had an equally dreadful one. Boston’s made up five games in seven days — but they’re still 5½ back. Is this just the beginning of something historic? One thing’s for sure — the AL East just became interesting again.

Aaron talks disappearing walk rates, swinging and missing, and the seemingly mysterious nature of park factors.

Aaron talks predictions that are looking good and mainstream writers who are looking bad.

Suddenly the Twins have some serious competition at the top of the American League Central, but it’s not from who you might think.

Ben and Larry talk about whether or not it’s okay to root for the other team in the rivalry if it helps your team win in the end.