Ian Browne answers questions in his Red Sox mailbag on Redsox.com.

Angels pitcher Kelvim Escobar is excited to go to Cincinnati to play the Reds.

Curt Young has held the A’s pitching staff together despite trades and injuries.

Jays Nest provides some insight into the Blue Jays at this point in the season.

Scott Kazmir is ready to pitch against his childhood idol Greg Maddux when the D’Rays take on the Padres.

The Indians are 7-8 when facing a pitcher they’ve never seen before.

Chris Reitsma is back on the DL for the Mariners.

Former Oriole Cal Ripken’s streak was born 25 years ago.

The Rangers welcomed Adam Melhuse to Texas.

Joakim Soria has been a breath of fresh air for the Royals this season.

Magglio Ordonez is having an MVP-like season for the Tigers.

2007 is a lot like the start of the 2006 season for the Twins.

White Sox 3B Joe Crede saw a back specialist but no decision was made yet on surgery.

Bobby Abreu’s hard work and patience is paying off for him and the Yankees.