American League Flyaround: Midseason Check-Ins

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.Rundown:1:35 Atop the AL East: The Rays Are Holding On, For Now!6:09 The Yankees Weathering the Storm Without Aaron Judge9:54 Jays, O’s & Red Sox Scrambling to Make Up Ground12:25 A Case for the Blue Jays to Continue Buying17:22 Most Likely to Rally: Blue Jays, Orioles, or Red Sox?21:15 Key Injuries for Boston22:15 Cleveland Pitching, Again27:43 Can White Sox Build On a Surprising Start?32:16 Eno’s Bold Prediction on the Tigers38:23 The Twins Aren’t Bad: But Are They Stuck in the Middle?46:04 What If Wyatt Langford & Corey Seager Get Healthy?50:06 Does Anyone Still Like Houston?59:59 Future Autopsies: 2026 Royals and 2026 AngelsFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow Britt on Bluesky: @brittghiroli.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Britt GhiroliEditor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.