Skeds for Twins, White Sox play out fairly

It's down to the final stretch in the American League Central race, and with the Twins holding on to a slim lead in the division over the White Sox, the question becomes: which team holds a more preferable schedule over the final 30 games?

Twins giving Morneau time to recover

While the American League Central contending White Sox are entertaining the idea of acquiring Manny Ramirez, the Twins already have a strong hitter in the wings — Justin Morneau.

Tensions mounting for White Sox-Twins

The White Sox and Twins have long been considered one of the best rivalries in the American League Central, but in recent years there has been little bad blood between the two teams.

Twins, White Sox prepare for key series

When the Twins host their closest pursuer in the American League Central, the White Sox, the series will have a postseason feel.

White Sox bring big bats to opener in Detroit

A definitive statement was made during the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader between the Tigers and White Sox at Comerica Park. Those high volume, on-field words came from the American League Central-leading White Sox in the form of a 12-2 victory.

Guillen not yet concerned with race

White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said that he doesn't get caught up in the standings within the American League Central until the last couple weeks of the season.

Tribe opens second half on strong note

It was a renewed, refocused Tribe team that took the field against the Tigers at Progressive Field on Friday, and the Indians thumped the American League Central contenders, 8-2.

Roundup: Plot thickens atop AL Central

The first- and second-place teams in the American League Central kept pace Saturday, launching homer barrages against their respective opponents to prolong winning streaks.

Verlander puts Tigers back on top in Central

Justin Verlander pitched the Tigers back into a tie atop the American League Central by fanning 10 Mariners in Saturday's victory at Comerica Park.

Span's three triples put Twins back in first

Denard Span tied a modern-era record with three triples and had five RBIs to help the Twins capture an 11-4 victory over the Tigers and reclaim a half-game lead in the American League Central race.

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