Getting your player ready...
THREE UP
1. Phillies: Reinforced bullpen with Scott Eyre as Tom Gordon’s career appears over.
2. Angels: K-Rod in line for two milestones: saves record and richest reliever contract ever.
3. Cubs: They entered weekend with as many home wins as Padres and Nationals had wins.
THREE DOWN
1. A’s: Life without Haren, Harden and Blanton has been tough since the all-star break.
2. Tigers: Even Jim Leyland’s media tirades can’t help this wildly inconsistent team.
3. Rockies: Doubleheader sweep by Nationals makes playoff run almost impossible.
