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The 2013 Boston Red Sox have risen to the top of the AL East not because of superlative superstar performances, but rather due to the contributions of many.

They have taken a step back from their stars-first approach and have instead looked to piece together a team filled with capable veterans and young players determined to make an impact.

The results, thus far, have been beyond what most experts could have expected.

The American League playoff race is heating up as the season rapidly reaches the halfway mark. There are some clear front-runners—such as last year's American League champs the Detroit Tigers and the Texas Rangers—but it's anyone's guess for the last three spots.

The AL East is particularly close, with the Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees constantly flipping spots.

John Smoltz and Ernie Johnson help break down the playoffs with "Behind the Mic."

Two years in to his major league career, the San Francisco Giants are still wondering who exactly Brandon Belt is.

Is he the guy that destroys spring training and minor league pitching, showing both his ability to hit for prodigious power as well as a high batting average (spring stats: .437/.459/.901, 8 HR)?

In a rematch of the dramatic World Series from only a couple of seasons ago, the Texas Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals face off in what is sure to be a terrific matchup.

In the first game of the series on Friday night, the Rangers came out on top thanks to a go-ahead single in the ninth by Nelson Cruz. Saturday's contest has the potential to be equally as thrilling.

Talk about a great debut by Zoilo Almonte.

The New York Yankees rookie has now started two games in his major league career and has made pitchers pay by hitting, well, everything.

The switch-hitting outfielder is now 5-for-8 in his career with a home run, three RBI, two walks, two runs scored and a strikeout. He's currently hitting .625.

The Detroit Tigers obliterated the Boston Red Sox 10-3, Saturday evening at Comerica Park.

Everything went right for the Tigers all night long.

Detroit wasted no time, striking early with a huge grand slam by way of Victor Martinez in the first inning. From that moment on, the hits kept coming.

On Friday night, the San Francisco Giants received a first-hand look at Ricky Nolasco—a pitcher who they reportedly have interest in acquiring, according to

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