Even though it’s mid-July, players on both sides agree it’s a big week, in terms of the races and the looming trade deadline.
The Yankees have done most of the celebrating lately when facing the Rays in New York. [SETH WENIG | Associated Press]
The season goes on for another 2 1/2 months, and there’s always the possibility for stunning things to happen late, but the AL East race could be defined, if not essentially decided, by the end of this week.