Despite all the ugliness of the league's worst pitching staff and the league's worst fielding percentage, the Rangers are improved over last year. 

--RHP Jamey Wright, who got the victory with two-thirds of an inning of relief, appeared in his 74th game Tuesday. 

The White Sox are limping to the finish line, but Dayn Perry says they have the pitching to survive as baseball's races wind down. 

The White Sox are limping to the finish line, but Dayn Perry says they have the pitching to survive as baseball's races wind down. 

The White Sox are limping to the finish line, but Dayn Perry says they have the pitching to survive as baseball's races wind down. 

Once one of the top power hitters in the American League, Hank Blalock has been hampered by injuries the past two seasons. 

Hank Blalock has battled injuries and learned a new position in an eventful 2008 season. 

Hank Blalock has battled injuries and learned a new position in an eventful 2008 season. 

Hank Blalock has battled injuries and learned a new position in an eventful 2008 season. 

The Rangers are going to have to make a pretty big decision about Hank Blalock's future this winter. 

--After missing consecutive starts, SS Michael Young returned to the lineup Monday. 

MEDICAL WATCH: SS Michael Young (fractured right ring finger) left the Sept. 

Even though the Oakland Athletics will finish . 

Oakland manager Bob Geren is still having fun, even though there is no way the young Athletics can have a winning record. 

Oakland manager Bill Geren is still having fun, even though there is no way the young Athletics can have a winning record.