This AL Weekend Series Matchup column previews two four-game series and five three-game series.

Freese hurts ankle, Willingham his shoulder, forcing both to miss time. Also, Skaggs shut down, Darvish scratched from start, and more...

Capps returns from DL, Martinez suffers surprise injury, Santiago may see another spot start, and more...

With the end of the regular season almost here, it’s time for our annual look at pitching injuries that cost pitchers most or all of 2012. In a lot of cases, Tommy John surgery was the end result. While it appears that Tommy John surgeries were up noticeably this season, the numbers are not out of the ordinary when compared to other seasons.

Some NL pitchers are getting extra rest as teams have begun to set up their playoff rotations. Among non-contenders, some players are under consideration to be shut down, while spot-start opportunities are opening up for others...

This AL Midweek Series Matchups column will cover three four-game series, three three-game series, and one two-game series.

The NL playoff picture figures to be much clearer as we head into the season's last full week. This NL Midweek Series Matchups column will cover seven three-game series and one four-game set.

The Angels address their imploding endgame situation; Ellsbury sits while Thome enjoys late-inning heroics. J.D. and Fernando Martinez look ahead to 2013; LA gets some good news while MIA's woes keep on coming, and more...

Chris Carpenter (RHP, STL) registered a PQS-3 in his 2012 debut Friday, allowing five hits and two ER with 2K/1 BB in five innings. He had been plagued since spring training by nerve issues in his neck and shoulder which eventually required mid-season thoracic outlet syndrome surgery.

Frank Francisco and Carlos Quentin are bit again by the injury bug, while Travis Hafner, Corey Hart and Neil Walker have all returned, but at less than 100% for the season's final two weeks.

This NL Weekend Series Matchups column will cover eight three-game sets.