At the All-Star break, the Detroit Tigers had a 59-38 record and held an 11½-game lead in the American League Central — with just 65 games remaining.

Detroit Pistons beat writer Omari Sankofa II has four observations from the Pistons' Summer League time in Las Vegas.

Now that the Red Sox are back in the playoff picture, there’s no reason why they shouldn’t be among the most aggressive clubs ...