The two leagues have been playing under different rules for four decades. They've played interleague games under different rules since 1997. But with interleague play expanding this year so that it's going on nearly every day, we have crazy sights like the White Sox being forced to bench their cleanup hitter in the seventh game of the season. ...more

The Rays were interested in trading for Kendrys Morales in July, but the Angels didn't really want to move him then. Now the Angels do want to trade Morales, and the question is how interested the Rays will be in getting him. ...more

The Angels and Tigers are both headed into the trade market after the signings of Josh Hamilton and Anibal Sanchez created a surplus for each team. Could a Peter Bourjos-for-Anibal Sanchez deal address both teams' needs? It could, but that doesn't mean it necessarily will happen. ...more

Before there was a Mike Trout vs. Miguel Cabrera argument, there was a Mike Trout vs. Bryce Harper argument. That one may go on for years, but right now -- after both won Rookie of the Year honors Monday -- Trout is ahead. Fortunately for us as baseball fans, we can have both. ...more

As crazy as it seemed, even to him, the White Sox were right to hire Robin Ventura. The Cardinals were right to hire Mike Matheny. Does that mean the Rockies are right to hire Walt Weiss? Maybe he'll prove them right, but is this trend really worth following? ...more

The Angels decided against making a $13.3-million qualifying offer to Torii Hunter by Friday's 5 p.m. ET deadline. Although Hunter could still re-sign, Friday's decision makes it more likely that he's done in Anaheim. It also makes him more attractive as a free agent, since a signing team now won't give up a draft pick. ...more