The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees are fighting for the top spot in the American League East. Jack Healey is an ardent Red Sox fan and a voice of the Northeast Sports Network. Burlington Rep. Kurt Wright is a huge Yankees fan and a devoted follower of baseball.

They speak with VPR's Bob Kinzel about the big surprises in the first half of the season and what's the outlook for the second half on the annual Vermont Edition Baseball Program.