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White Sox out of playoff hunt despite rout

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Hector Santiago allowed just one hit in seven shutout innings as the Chicago White Sox notched an 11-0 win over the Cleveland Indians on Monday night, but it didn't matter -- when the Tigers won later, Chicago was out of the playoff hunt.

MLB.com

By all accounts, Max Scherzer has passed his final test to be cleared to pitch Wednesday's regular season finale against the Royals. The biggest hurdle left is whether the Tigers need him for it.

Cash Kruth, MLB.com

Two key players on contending teams were honored Monday for their play last week, as Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander and Orioles slugger Chris Davis were named co-American League Players of the Week.