Reading the National League pennant race diary, I felt that an appropriate discussion was necessary for the American League, where all the action really is.
As you know this year, the American League has dominated the National League and created a disparity between the leagues like we haven't seen for forty years (when the NL reigned with its multicultural flavor). Due to the interleague mismatches, only five American League teams are below .500 (Baltimore, Tampa Bay, Cleveland, KC, and Seattle).
The other nine are either involved in heated playoff races or on the cusp of their respective divisional battles. Here's a team-by-team breakdown of each potential playoff contender.
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