Top of American League 2011 Rookie Class is Strong (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

You know the American League's 2011 rookie class was impressive when 16-game winner Ivan Nova of the New York Yankees didn't receive enough consideration to crack the top three in votes for this year's AL Rookie of the Year Award.

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Kennedy posts 19th win as Arizona increases division lead (Yahoo! Sports)

Ian Kennedy was a rookie with the New York Yankees in 2008 when he saw Mike Mussina become a 20-game winner for the first time at age 39. Kennedy understands how difficult it is, even as he got within a game of the milestone with a 4-1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Thursday.

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Twins 5, Red Sox 2 (write-thru) (Yahoo! Sports)

Even when he keeps the ball in the ballpark, Jim Thome makes things happen for the Minnesota Twins. Thome had two RBI, including the game-winner in a three-run eighth inning as the Twins snapped a tie with the Boston Red Sox to win 5-2 Wednesday at Target Field.

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The Juice: Renteria’s latest game-winner downs Giants in 13 (Yahoo! Sports)

Nine innings and nine items to get you going. Ladies and gentleman of the Stew, take a sip of morning Juice. 1. There goes that man again: Every now and then Edgar Renteria will remind us he's still hanging aroud … Continue reading →

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Hughes gets first win as Yanks beat Blue Jays 7-2 (AP)

An 18-game winner and an All-Star in 2010, Phil Hughes had to wait until July for his first victory of 2011. Hughes pitched six effective innings and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-2 on Sunday. "It's not 18 but it's a start," Hughes said. "It's a good feeling." Brett Gardner had three hits and Curtis Granderson finished with three RBIs as the...

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Sabathia get wins 14th, Yanks beat Jays 4-1 (The Canadian Press)

TORONTO - CC Sabathia didn't give the Toronto Blue Jays much room to work with en route to becoming baseball's first 14-game winner.

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Sabathia wins again as Yankees beat Blue Jays 4-1 (AP)

CC Sabathia ensured the New York Yankees didn't have to wait another day for their next win. Sabathia won his seventh straight start to become the first 14-game winner in the majors, Brett Gardner had three hits and the Yankees beat Toronto 4-1 on Saturday, ending the Blue Jays' five-game winning streak.

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Brewers fan: Milwaukee Brewers pitchers who have won 20 games in a season (Associated Content)

The Milwaukee Brewers upgraded their starting pitching over the off season making their 2011 staff the best it's been in recent memory and perhaps setting the stage for the club's first 20-game winner since 1986. With that in mind, here's a look at Brewers' pitchers who have won 20 games in a season: Jim Colborn: 20-12 in 1973 Jim Colborn came to the Brewers in a trade with the Chicago Cubs after the 1971 season. In 1972, he was 7-7 with a 3.11 ERA for Milwaukee in 39 games, including 12 starts.

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All in: Rangers finally reach first World Series (AP)

The Texas Rangers did a victory lap, sharing the moment with their frenzied fans. They sprayed each other with ginger ale on the field to involve the AL championship series MVP in the celebration, and doused their manager with the contents of a water cooler. Fireworks and confetti filled the Texas sky.

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Rays clinch playoffs but AL East remains in play (AP)

Securing the second playoff berth in franchise history is just a start for the Tampa Bay Rays. The AL East title is still on the line, and so is the best record in the league. Both could be critical to getting back to the World Series. "Everybody knows how well we play at home, so we want to open up here, that's for sure," 19-game winner David Price said after pitching eight strong...

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