--RHP Freddy Dolsi hopes to be able to pitch Friday after having to sit out two games due to right shoulder fatigue. 

Folks in Chicago and Detroit are making a big deal out of this weekend's series between the White Sox and Tigers. 

The Chicago White Sox are going on a long road trip with hopes of maintaining control of the AL Central. 

The Braves aren't out of the playoff race. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Jeremy Bonderman (thoracic outlet syndrome) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 2. 

--RHP Armando Galarraga brought both his "A" and "B" sliders, retiring the first 18 Kansas City batters he faced before giving up a hit and a run in the seventh. 

It's easy to think rookie right-hander Armando Galarraga is just a one-time wonder who probably will cave in to the pressure that comes with August and September. 

The Braves aren't out of the playoff race. 

Armando Galarraga was nearly perfect. 

It took the Detroit Tigers seven games to finally beat the Kansas City Royals this season. 

Kenny Rogers pitched six strong innings and Placido Polanco homered and drove in two runs to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1 Tuesday night. 

Kenny Rogers pitched six strong innings and Placido Polanco homered and drove in two runs to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1 Tuesday night. 

It took the Detroit Tigers seven games to finally beat the Kansas City Royals this season. 

The Detroit Tigers have turned their season around in the past 40 games. 

Austin Jackson is on a fast track, Rick Porcello is not, Mike Moustakas is on the slow track, Kanekoa Texiera is making his own tracks and Felix Romero has slipped through the cracks.