Tanaka cruising in AL rookie race while weak NL field gets a boost Author:Cliff CorcoranPublish date:Jun 12, 2014Jose Abreu is trying to close the ground he lost to Masahiro Tanaka while on the disabled list.Alex Gallardo/APJacob deGrom sports a 5-5 record, 2.79 ERA, 1/26 WHIP and 83 strikeouts in 87 innings this season.Bill Kostroun/APOff the list: Aaron Barrett, Billy Hamilton Latest MLB NewsOrioles Starter Closing In On Rotation SpotAstros No Longer Letting Valdez Call PitchesPhillies Moving Elite Prospect Into BullpenWhen Will Manny Machado Play Third Base for Padres? Mike Shildt's Latest UpdateTop Detroit Tigers Pitching Prospect Throws Absolute Gas in Spring Training Win