Baseball’s All-Star party is over, and the real fun begins Friday night.
Heading into the second half of the season, there are all sorts of compelling stories from coast to coast.
It could be one fun summer in California, where Oakland begins the weekend with the best record in the majors, and the Giants, Angels and Dodgers in prime playoff position.
The trade deadline is in two weeks, and the recovery of several key injured players could dramatically affect a couple of divisions.
Boston pitcher Jake Peavy, Philadelphia second baseman Chase Utley and San Diego closer Huston Street are thought to be on the market as contenders shop for that missing piece in a bid for to play October baseball.
