Every day, Pinstripe Alley offers updates on what the Yankees’ top American League opponents are up to through the Rivalry Roundup. The AL East is well-trodden ground there, but with the season’s final month halfway over, we’re going to take a peek around MLB as a whole and check in with each of the other five divisions. Who’s surprising? Who’s underwhelming? Who’s simply mediocre at the moment? Read on and find out.

(Note: Records and standings are up to date through games played on Sunday, September 14th.)

First Place: Detroit Tigers (85-65)

The Tigers just paid their annual visit to Yankee Stadium and looked mighty impressive, scoring double-digit runs in two of three games to take the series. In reality, Detroit has more or less tread water since the end of June, but they’re in grea

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