KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Cleveland Indians are in a strange predicament after their game Thursday at Detroit was rained out.While the Indians have already clinched the American League Central, they are still contending for the best AL record and home-field advantage. The Tigers are still in the hunt for a wildcard spot in the playoffs.But after a four-hour plus delay with more than six inches of rain pouring on the field, the game was called. It will be made up Monday in Detroit if necessary for postseason ramifications.While the Indians close out the regular season (maybe) with three games this weekend in Kansas City, they could wind up playing Monday.I think wed like to talk to everybody Monday, Indians manager Terry Francona said about picking the 25-man playoff roster. Were supposed to have an optional workout but we might be here playing. Well try, for the players sake well try to have decisions made so we can tell everybody whats going on.The revised rotation has left-hander Ryan Merritt making his first major league start Friday at Kansas City. He was slated to start Thursday. Right-handers Trevor Bauer, Saturday, and Josh Tomlin, Sunday, will remain in their slots. Right-hander Adam Plutko was originally scheduled to start Friday, but Merritt will replace him.If we were to play Monday, that would actually be a better day for Tomlin to pitch, because it gets more closer, less time in between (starts), Francona said. But if we dont know, were not going to gamble on it. Well see. Unless we knew wed probably have a bullpen day. If they went into their game Sunday and they werent sure there was going to be a game, were not going to hold Tomlin out. Weve got to worry about ourselves.While the Indians know they are in the postseason, the 2015 World Series champion Royals are aware they will not be in the playoffs for the first time in three years. They were mathematically eliminated on Wednesday.The Royals have been riddled by injuries to key players this season, including All-Stars Mike Moustakas, Alex Gordon, Wade Davis and Lorenzo Cain missing significant time. If they were healthy all season, the Royals might be back in the postseason.There is really no playing the what-if game, Royals manager Ned Yost said. It doesnt do you any good.The Royals will start right-hander Yordano Ventura for the series opener Friday. Ventura has won three of his past four decisions at Kauffman Stadium, where he is 7-4 with a 4.31 ERA and opponents batting .248 off him. Ventura gave up 10 hits, matching a season high, in four innings in a no-decision against Detroit in his previous start.Ventura is 5-2 with a 3.56 ERA since Aug. 1. Prior to that, he was 6-9 with a 4.88 ERA.Merritt went 11-8 with a 3.70 ERA in 24 starts with Triple-A Columbus. He has made three relief appearances with the Indians, allowing one run and three hits over six innings. Merritt, 24, was a 16th-round draft pick in 2011 out of McLennan Community College in Waco, Texas, where he was a junior college All-American.Air Jordan 5 Cheap Sale .com) - The Montreal Canadiens embark on their first road trip of the season as they head out west to battle the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night. Cheap Air Jordan 5 . -- Eastern Kentucky thrives off creating havoc for others. http://www.cheapairjordan5.net/ . Argentina winger Ezequiel Lavezzi and France midfielder Blaise Matuidi scored, with star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic setting up both despite having a poor game by his high standards. Forward Eduardo gave Ajaccio the lead in the sixth minute after being set up by right winger Benjamin Andre, and the Corsican side looked comfortable in the first half, with the lively Johan Cavalli causing problems with his probing runs from midfield. Discount Air Jordan 5 . "We have always prided ourselves on the way we play defence. Having two big pieces back is going to be a key for us moving forward for years to come," said Knighthawks head coach Mike Hasen. Jordan 5 Cheap Real .Y. - New Orleans forward Anthony Davis was chosen Friday to replace the injured Kobe Bryant in the NBA All-Star game that will be played in his home city.Editors note: This article was adapted from Phil Steeles college football preview magazine, which is available here.Weve looked at quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers, and D-line and linebackers on the other side of the ball.Heres a look at how college footballs top 15 defensive back groups break down.ddddddddddddAnd yes, the list leans heavily toward the southeastern and Pacific coast regions of the country.? ' ' '