American League (Baseball)

6 Consecutive games in which the White Sox' Carlos Quentin was hit by a pitch last week, the longest such streak in the majors since at least 1920.

While we're at it, here are three more reasons for this year's bottom-feeders to look forward to 2009:

Teams already written off for 2008 offer the promise of better days in '09 with fast-rising, eye-popping prospects

Baseball Matt Wieters might not only be the Orioles' top rookie next season—he could also be the AL's best catcher • Take heart, Pittsburgh, your losing Bucs may have a Sizemore in the making

The Interview Nolan Ryan RANGERS PRESIDENT The Ryan Express, at age 61, hasn't lost much off his 100-mph fastball.