The Boston Red Sox have been the cream of the crop for 2007, while the Cincinnati Reds are once again struggling to stay respectable. Heading out of Memorial Day weekend, we are starting to see which teams are destined for the playoffs are which are destined for a top five pick in 2008. Read on to see which teams are slotted where as we head into June.
1. (1) Boston Red Sox (34-15):
They are sixth in baseball in team ERA and fourth in team batting average with room to improve. Look for runaway success all the way through October.
2. (3) New York Mets (32-17):
Losing outfielder Shawn Green for the foreseeable future will hurt the offensive production and force the Mets to rely on their youngsters more.
3. (2) Cleveland Indians (31-17):
They have won six of seven games, including sweeping a weekend series at the Detroit Tigers to propel themselves into first place.
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Red Sox DH David Ortiz was not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Rangers because of sore hamstrings.
"I wanted to give him today and let the medical people give him a little care," manager Terry Francona said. "Hopefully he'll bounce back and feel good tomorrow. I don't want him to limp for the next couple of weeks because we got greedy trying to get another game here."
Francona also said Ortiz has had bouts of dehydration in the past week. Boston pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka left Friday's game after five innings because of nausea and dehydration.
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May 27, 2007 12:51 AM EST
Boston's Josh Beckett -- who has seven wins -- said he will start Tuesday night against the Indians.
Beckett (7-0) has been on the disabled list since May 19 with a right middle finger injury. He threw 70 pitches in a bullpen session Saturday.
"This was the last hurdle," Beckett said. "I just wanted to be smart with this thing."
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Red Sox May 2007 Archive
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AP | May 26, 2007
The Rangers purchased the contract of Marlon Byrd from Triple-A Oklahoma and optioned Kevin Mahar to the same club prior to Saturday night's game against the Red Sox.
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AP | May 26, 2007
Daisuke Matsuzaka left Friday night's game against the Texas Rangers after five innings because of a case of nausea.
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Boston Herald | May 25, 2007
Unlike Johnny Damon, David Ortiz refuses to vow never to become a member of the Yankees.
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Providence Journal | May 24, 2007
"Oakland will want too much for him (because of his ability) and no one will be willing to give up much (because of durability issues) in return,? said one industry source.
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Yahoo.com | May 21, 2007
Red Sox righthander Daisuke Matsuzaka was named AL Player of the Week on Monday.
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AP | May 20, 2007
The Red Sox recalled left-hander Kason Gabbard from Triple-A to start Sunday against the Braves and optioned Devern Hansack to Pawtucket.
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AP | May 19, 2007
This minor league game quickly turned into a major rout: Lake Elsinore 30, Lancaster 0.
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AP | May 18, 2007
Josh Beckett is headed for the disabled list because of a finger injury and is expected to miss two starts before returning for Boston's home game May 29 against Cleveland.
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Yahoo.com | May 17, 2007
The Red Sox on Thursday signed veteran Michael Tucker to a minor-league contract.
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AP | May 17, 2007
MLB is going to China this month to inspect stadiums ahead of a possible trip there for exhibition games next year.
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ESPN.com | May 16, 2007
Although he's making progress, Red Sox right-hander Josh Beckett will not make his scheduled start on Friday due to an avulsion on his right middle finger.
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AP | May 15, 2007
"I think anything is possible," said Roger Clemens, who expects to make the first of two minor league starts on Friday.
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ESPN.com | May 14, 2007
The Red Sox took their biggest lead in the AL East standings in 12 seasons with a 7-1 win over the Tigers Monday night.
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Associated Press | May 13, 2007
Josh Beckett entered Sunday's game looking for his eighth win against no losses.
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The Boston Globe | May 12, 2007
The drumbeat for Pe?a's exit from Boston may be starting.
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Boston Globe | May 11, 2007
David Ortiz did not talk to print reporters for publication yesterday, though he privately expressed anger and disappointment about published reports linking him to the ongoing debate over performance-enhancing substances.
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Hartford Courant | May 11, 2007
Jonathan Papelbon thinks the Red Sox need to stay focused on trying to win ballgames instead of on Barry Bonds.
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AP | May 10, 2007
Curt Schilling apologized Wednesday for criticizing Barry Bonds and was advised by his manager to keep some of his opinions to himself.
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ESPN.com | May 9, 2007
Everyone has an opinion about Barry Bonds.
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Yahoo.com | May 9, 2007
Changing speeds more often has made Josh Beckett unbeatable this season.
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AP | May 9, 2007
Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis was listed as day-to-day after getting hit by a pitch above the left knee Tuesday night.
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WEEI/ESPN | May 8, 2007
Curt Schilling had strong words about Barry Bonds on WEEI.
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Boston Herald | May 8, 2007
David Ortiz isn't 100 percent sure he has never used steroids, but if he did, it was when he was much younger.
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ESPN.com | May 8, 2007
Count David Ortiz among those who isn't convinced Barry Bonds used illegal performance-enhancing drugs.
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AP | May 7, 2007
The dream of once again seeing Roger Clemens in a Boston uniform is over.
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Boston Herald | May 6, 2007
Terry Francona does not feel it is necessary to institute restrictions or a ban on beer in the clubhouse in the wake of St.
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New York Post | May 4, 2007
According to people close to the talks between MLB and the clubs, there is still ground to cover before a deal is struck.
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Yahoo.com | May 4, 2007
When the votes for the AL Rookie of the Month were tallied, there was one common theme between those at the top of the voting.
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Yahoo.com | May 4, 2007
The Red Sox on Thursday placed veteran reliever Mike Timlin on the 15-day disabled list with tendinitis in his right shoulder.
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Yahoo.com | May 3, 2007
Josh Beckett is the first Red Sox pitcher to win their first six starts since Roger Clemens in 1991.
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Boston Herald | May 2, 2007
Jon Lester makes his final minor league rehabilitation start for Triple-A Pawtucket Wednesday night vs.
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Boston Herald | May 2, 2007
Julian Tavarez is confident with Boston's starting rotation and feels like they don't need to add Roger Clemens.
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New York Post | May 1, 2007
It appears as though Roger Clemens will make a decision on whether or not he will pitch the remainder of the 2007 season by May 31st.
