BUGGY, BUGGY CLEVELAND Infamously known for its summertime bug problems, Progressive Field's nats attack relief pitcher Tony Sipp suring the 7th inning.

THE RIVALRY OF ALL RIVALRIES Sparks flied Tuesday night in Boston, as they often do between the Yankees and Red Sox. Above, Francisco Cervelli argues with Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia after he was hit by a John Lackey pitch in the seventh inning.

KEEPING THEMSELVES COMFORTABLE Hanging on to a growing lead atop the American League Central, the Detroit Tigers are closing in on a Division Championship. On Saturday, they defeated the Twins 6-4.

SURVIVOR Citi Field, as well as all other baseball stadiums that suffered loads of postponements due to Hurricane Irene, are okay.

GOING DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS Howard Kendrick rounds the bases after hitting a solo home un in the 7th inning. The Los Angeles Angels won the game in Arlington, Texas. Howard Kendrick rounds the bases after hitting a solo home un in the 7th inning. The Los Angeles Angels won the game in Arlington, Texas. They are now just 3 games out of first place behind the Rangers in the AL West.

JOB WELL DONE Chris Capuano, striking out 13 in a complete game, shutout the Atlanta Braves Friday night, 6-0. It was the best pitching performance for a Met thus far in 2011.

SLAMMING THEIR WAY INTO THE RECORD BOOKS Curtis Granderson celebrates his grand slam in the Yankees dugout. New York hit 3 grand slams in the game- the first time this has ever occured in the history of the game.

WELCOME BACK Cleveland Indians designated hitter Jim Thome (25) gets a standing ovation in his first game back as a member of the Tribe in a game against the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field.

ON GERMAN TIDES About 130 surfers from 22 countries are competing in the Kitesurfing World Cup at the North Sea beach in St. Peter-Ording, Germany.

NOT QUITE BARRIED Carlos Gonzalez slugged his 7th home run since coming off the disabled list 2 weeks ago. he is hitting an incredible .370 with 4 home runs and 14 runs batted in during the Rockies current homestand.

DONT COUNT US OUT Alexei Ramirez of the red-hot White Sox scores one of Chicago's 10 runs Sunday as the South Side boys shutout the Texas Rangers to move just 5 games out of contention for the AL division title.

WINNING WHEN IT COUNTS Victor Martinez scores in the fifth inning and is congratulated by bench coach Lloyd McClendon. Detorit is in first place, closer and closer every day to clinching a Division title.

FREEZE MODE The opening round of the Spanish soccer series La Liga has been postponed because of dispute.

APOCALYPSE NOW The sun sets over Turner Field in Atlanta. Bad weather has soaked fields and swamped cities nationwide throughout the month of August, as 2011 has nearly tripled records for most posponed games in a season.

RUNNING FROM FIRST PLACE Reid Brignac tags out Jacoby Ellsbury during a sixth-inning rundown. The Red Sox have fallen into second place in the AL East behind the New York Yankees, for the first time in months.

OVERTIME Members of the Hays High School football team began their workout around sunrise in Hays, Kan., on their first day of practice.

ACCOMPLISHMENT FOR THE AGES Jim Thome homered twice against the Tigers on Monday. Of his 600 homers, 65 have come against Detroit, his highest total against any team.Jim Thome became the eighth player to hit 600 career homers, but unlike some of his power-hitting contemporaries was never linked to steroids.

WELCOME TO BARCELONA Cesc Fabregas, the newest player for F.C. Barcelona, waving to fans after he was introduced at the Camp Nou stadium. Fabregas, a midfielder, was Arsenal's captain. He signed a five-year contract with Barcelona, which had been his club until he joined Arsenal eight years ago at age 16.

COMFORTABLE ENOUGH TO HAVE SOME FUN Nyjer Morgan, a Brewers outfielder, has created an alter ego known as Tony Plush, who amuses fans and teammates alike. The Brewers, winners of 15 out of their last 17, are in first place in the NL Central and are having plenty of fun in this increasingly comfortable position.

ROUGH GO Tiger Woods (USA) hits out of the rough on the 2nd hole during the second round of the 2011 PGA Championship at Atlanta Athletic Club.

HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS Quarterback Michael Vick heading to the sideline during the Eagles' N.F.L. preseason opener against the Baltimore Ravens. Philadelphia won, 13-6. Philadelphia has become home for Vick. He loves it.

DELIVERING IN A DEBUT Ubaldo Jimenez shut down the Tigers in a 10-3 win at Progressive Field. Jimenez played for the first time at home in a Cleveland uniform Wednesday.

PANDEMONIUM Texas Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler (middle) celebrates with teammates after scoring the winning run against the Seattle Mariners at Rangers Ballpark.

BATTERED AND BRUISED There are many traits unique to the New York Mets. This photo displays one of them. I'm not speaking of the orange foul poles- as the Mets are the only team in the league whose foul poles are not yellow. But this fan is speaking to a very different trait unique to the Mets- their inability to stay out of injury trouble. The Mets epic comeback Monday night may add some unexpected lore to their season of struggle, but it is injuries that yet again, have come to define the Mets season.

THE WILL TO WIN The D-backs' Cody Ransom celebrates with Collin Cowgill after they both scored on the Random home run in the 7th inning. Arizona is 10 games over .500 and only a game out of first place.

TOP NOTCH Phillies left-hander Cole Hamels threw a complete game victory, yielding only one run to the defending champion San Francisco Giants. The Phillies, since acquiring Hunter Pence, have not lost. They have won 9 straight and have by far the greatest record in baseball.

SUPERIOR STUFF Yankees started Bartolo Colon fires a pitch against Adrian Gonzalez in the first inning.

REACHING FOR IT Austria's Stefanie Schwaiger (L) tries to block Germany's Laura Ludwig during their FIVB Beachvolleyball Grand Slam match in Klagenfurt August 4, 2011.

BACK WHERE THEY BELONG After losing two in a row and forcing themselves into a tie atop the National League West, the San Francisco Giants are back in sole possession of first place after defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks Wednesday night at AT&T Park. Above, newcomer Carlos Beltran celebrates with Pablo Sandoval after they both score on Orlando Cabrera's fifth-inning double.

FREEZING FREEDOM A freeskiing session in Wanaka, New Zealand where Ian Borgeson of the United States catches some hang time.

TRAINING TO TAKE OVER Atlanta Falcons safety Thomas DeCoud (28) dives for a ball in a punt blocking drill as other players watch during training camp at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility.