The New York Yankees went on a run in July, taking a seven-game lead in the AL East. That was before the Toronto Blue Jays came to town. Now, the Bronx Bombers are down to just a 0.5-game lead in the division, as the Jays ride the wave of a nine-game win streak.

Is Toronto or New York the favorite to win the AL East?

It's never too early to think ahead. With the MLB season chugging along toward its conclusion, some downtrodden teams already have their eyes on the offseason.

Clubs not harboring any postseason aspirations will be fantasizing about free agents. Not everyone possesses the deep pockets to sign a superstar, meaning some top names will shift locations as small-market clubs get more creative.

Hustle hurrahs to you, Russell Martin. A whole basket of them, at least. 

You didn't have to go leaping into the dugout after foul balls like some kind of glove-wielding Davy Crockett, but you did that, and while it may have been counterproductive to catching the ball, we appreciate displays of Woodheadian grit around here.

Trayce Thompson is a 24-year-old outfielder who just got his big break with the Chicago White Sox, but we know him best as the younger brother of Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson.

The 2015 MLB postseason is just eight weeks away, and as of this writing, 15 teams have a record of .500 or better and are within five games of a playoff spot. That kind of congestion at the top and middle of the standings sets things up for an exciting finish to the regular season as we head down the stretch.

The Baltimore Orioles hit home runs with a sense of sartorial justice on Monday night, picking off fans' hats and enforcing a dress code desperately needed in a certain section of Safeco Field.

Adam Jones led off the hat-bombing with a first-inning shot over the center field wall—clearly aiming for a Seattle Mariners fan in a red shirt and brown flannel cargo shorts. 

Perhaps you haven't noticed, but teams wasted little time in getting back to work once the non-waiver trade deadline passed on July 31.

From former stars on the downside of their careers like Michael Bourn, Mike Napoli and Nick Swisher to role players like Eric O'Flaherty and Tyler Pastornicky, a handful of players have been traded in the early part of August.

There are 15 games on the MLB schedule Tuesday night, allowing DraftKings daily fantasy players a full array of possibilities when it comes to setting a lineup.

With a deep list of high-priced talent both as pitchers and hitters, you don't necessarily have to grab the top daily fantasy baseball players on August 11. As long as you grab some of the best options at each position and complement them with a few bargain picks, you could be in position to make some big money.

Here is a look at predictions for the top scorers for Tuesday's contests as well as a breakdown of some bargain options.

Fact: With Sunday night's win against the Dodgers, the Pittsburgh Pirates now have an MLB-best 12 series sweeps on the season.

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