Boston Red Sox are AL East Division Champions once again

     The Boston Red Sox have clinched the American League East division title. It is the first time they have won the division since 2007 when they won the World Series. Koji Uehara picked up the save in the 6-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays.

     The Red Sox this season have been powered by their offense. They had four players in yesterday's clincher who were batting .300 or better. The Bo' Sox lead the Majors in runs, OPS, walks, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, doubles, and total bases. 

Is Max Scherzer a lock for the Cy Young award?

     That blurry picture of Scherzer doesn't seem to help his chances at all, but his 19 wins sure does. Scherzer is second in strikeouts, first in wins, first in WHIP, and sixth in ERA among American League starters. Judging by these stats alone, Scherzer is on his way to his first Cy Young award.

MLB American League WAR Leaders - Pitching

Wins Above Replacement

1. Felix Hernandez - 5.0
2. Chris Sale - 4.7
3. Bartolo Colon - 4.3
4. Clay Buchholz - 4.1
5. Max Scherzer - 4.0

I think Hernandez should have started the All Star Game, but Scherzer is still up there with 4 WAR.

American League wins All Star Game

   

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     The American League won the 2013 All Star Game, 3 to 0. J.J. Hardy, Jose Bautista, and Jason Kipnis had RBI. The AL held the weak NL lineup to only 3 hits, and Yankees closer Mariano Rivera pitched a perfect eighth inning to secure the MVP award.

Koji Uehara should be an All Star

     Take a good look at this little infographic from MLB.com. Of all the relievers on the American League Final Vote ballot, Koji has the best overall stats line. In addition to being first in WHIP, Opponent AVG, and Strikeout to Walk Ratio, Uehara is second in strikeouts and his ERA is within 2 tenths of a point from Joaquin Benoit. Vote now before it's too late.

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2013 MLB All Star Game Projected Starters - AL

Projected Starters - American League

First Base: Chris Davis - Orioles

Second Base: Robinson Cano - Yankees

Third Base: Miguel Cabrera - Tigers

Catcher: Joe Mauer - Twins

Designated Hitter: David Ortiz - Red Sox

Outfield: Adam Jones - Orioles

Outfield: Mike Trout - Angels

Outfield: Nick Markakis - Orioles

Starting Pitcher: Max Scherzer - Tigers

Early Season MVP Picks MLB

National League
Troy Tulowitzki - Colorado Rockies
Stat-wise, he has the be at the top of my list. He is second in OPS and second in RBIs.


Contenders

• Joey Votto
• Paul Goldschmidt
• Shin-Soo Choo

American League

Miguel Cabrera - Detroit Tigers

Well he is first in OPS, average, and RBIs...


Contenders

• Chris Davis
• Mike Trout
• Evan Longoria

Pictures from ESPN.com

Early Season Cy Young Picks

National League
Clayton Kershaw - LA Dodgers
He already has one Cy Young under his belt, and he has the experience to keep up the good work.


Contenders

• Patrick Corbin
• Jordan Zimmerman
• Matt Harvey

American League

Matt Moore - Tampa Bay Rays

All I really have to say is.... he is 8 and 0 so far.


Contenders

• Clay Buchholz
• Justin Masterson
• Hiroki Kuroda

Pictures from ESPN.com