DIVISION RACES INTENSIFY IN SECOND HALF

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Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2012 17:04:54 -0400
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DIVISION RACES INTENSIFY IN SECOND HALF View as a web page   |   Visit MLB.com July 19, 2012 SHARE THIS EMAIL: DIVISION RACES INTENSIFY IN SECOND HALF Rafael Soriano (24 saves) has filled in nicely for injured Yankees closer Mariano Rivera. The second half of the season is under way, and the excitement continues to build. The Yankees have fought their way to the biggest divisional lead in baseball, and Rafael Soriano -- who has become the closer in the absence of Mariano Rivera -- has been a huge factor. Texas remains atop the American League West behind one of the league's most relentless batting orders, and the White Sox own a 2 ½-game lead over Detroit in the AL Central. Cincinnati and Pittsburgh are engaged in baseball's closest division race in the National League Central, with the Pirates trying to reach the playoffs for the first time since 1992. The Nationals, powered by Stephen Strasburg and Bryce Harper, lead the NL East, and the Dodgers -- who led the NL West for most of the first half -- have fallen three games behind the Giants. Read More •  Look to past to see Trade Deadline future •  Second half starts with many teams in fine shape •  Sunday to mark 'pinnacle' of late Santo's career Baseball Hall of Fame Barry Larkin and Ron Santo will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame Cooperstown, NY on Sunday.  More Invest in History Bid now and invest in history with MLB memorabilia. MLB.com Auctions is your online resource for guaranteed authentic, team issued and game-used collectibles.  More Trade Deadline 2012 MLB.com reporters keep you up to date on all the trade news and information around baseball, leading to the July 31 Trade Deadline.  More Interstate Batteries Check out Interstate Batteries Outrageously Dependable moments of the week!  More Upcoming Games CLICK FOR TICKETS   AND TO WATCH ON MLB.TV  Thu, July 19 White Sox vs. Red Sox 7:10 p.m.  Fri, July 20 Rangers vs. Angels 10:05 p.m.  Sat, July 21 Braves vs. Nationals 1:05 p.m.  Sun, July 22 Giants vs. Phillies 1:35 p.m.  Mon, July 23 Dodgers vs. Cardinals 8:15 p.m.  Tue, July 24 Tigers vs. Indians 7:05 p.m.  Wed, July 25 Yankees vs. Mariners 3:40 p.m.  Thu, July 26 Rays vs. Orioles 12:35 p.m. MLB.com At Bat 12 At Bat 12. Every Game. Everywhere. Follow your favorite team with the MLB.com At Bat 12 App for your iPhone, iPad, Android, BlackBerry and Windows Mobile device. Get live audio, pitch tracking, video highlights and more. Learn More MLB Social Media Clubhouse Have your social bases set Looking to connect with MLB and your favorite club on social media? Look no further. You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and now Tumblr and Pinterest. Connect Now MLB Entertainment Ziggy Marley stopped by the MLB Fan Cave to chat and perform some tracks from his latest album, Wild and Free. More Insider Trivia Who was the last player to steal at least 100 bases in a season? A. Lou Brock B. Vince Coleman C. Rickey Henderson D. Tim Raines Get Answer Fantasy Takes 15 seconds a day; $5.6 million reasons to play. Sign up >> MLB Photo Store Take home a favorite memory or yesterday's masterpiece in our MLB.com Photo Store. Buy Now SCHEDULE  |  NEWS  |  PLAYERS  |  FAN FORUM  |  STANDINGS  |  FANTASY  |  MOBILE  |  SHOP  |  TICKETS © 2012 MLB Advanced Media, L.P. All Major League Baseball trademarks, service marks and copyrights used herein are the property of the applicable MLB entity. All rights reserved. Any other marks used herein are trademarks of their respective owners. Please review our privacy policy » You received this message because you registered to receive commercial email messages from MLB.com. If you no longer wish to receive commercial email messages from MLB.com, please unsubscribe. Postal Address: MLB.com, c/o MLB Advanced Media, L.P., 75 Ninth Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10011.