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 month of July coming to a close, 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.
Matt Ferenchick is a sports journalist who writes for Pinstripe Alley, focusing primarily on the New York Yankees. His work has also appeared in BVM Sports and SB Nation. Matt covers a range of topics including game analysis, player profiles, trade history, and rankings.