AL East

The ranking order used for this article was obtained from SoxProspects.com, with statistics via RedSox.com.

You know those mutual fund ads that end with something like "past performance does not guarantee future results?" The Tampa Bay Rays medical staff, historically one of the top staffs in terms of results, is having a tough year.

The New York Yankees aren't sitting back and waiting for the results of Mark Teixeira's latest tests on his surgically repaired wrist. According to Jon Heyman of CBS, the Yankees have approached Kendrys Morales, who could sign as soon as Thursday evening.

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Wil Myers is currently battling through a right wrist injury that he suffered in Friday's loss to the Boston Red Sox, according to the Tampa Bay Times' Joe Smith on Twitter:

Smith explains how the injury came about:

On Friday night, Fenway Park turned into the Wild West. Scores were settled, barbs were thrown and threats of future retaliation echoed through the night.

David Ortiz says he has lost respect for David Price.

In the process, a lot of people have lost respect for Ortiz.

A rookie closer. A bunch of minor league starting pitching prospects who never panned out. A few no-name relievers. Some kids out of the farm system.

Fifty games into the 2014 MLB season, the defending World Series champion Boston Red Sox find themselves at the bottom of the AL East.  Even with over 110 games left, Boston fans should start to panic.  Here are the five biggest takeaways from the struggling Red Sox's season so far.

They Need to Start Hitting

The Baltimore Orioles are not only one of the most dangerous hitting teams in baseball, but they're also the best defensive squad in the game. 

So, despite the fact that many of their best players are still quite young, the O's are clearly in win-now mode.