An oblique strain may have finished Brett Anderson, but the prognosis for Josh Hamilton and Adrian Beltre is less clear. Simmons is still out for ATL, AL SB news, and more ...

Andy Pettitte will make his first start since June 27 in Game 1 of Thursday's double header. David Phelps will start Game 2, then head to the bullpen. Also, Giancarlo Stanton out until the weekend with sore oblique, Scherzer leaves start with shoulder fatigue, and more...

Joe Nathan, Mike Adams and Alexi Ogando have all struggled recently, but the Rangers have plenty of back-up talent. Brian Matusz' bullpen success, Danny Espinosa's balky shoulder, and more ...

James McDonald has been demoted from the Pirates rotation, and he has company in Jeanmar Gomez and, perhaps, Scott Feldman. Meanwhile, rumors of Troy Tulowitzki's return have unfortunately been exaggerated...

As we inch closer to the end of the 2012 season, this will be the last look at players and what their status is for the remainder of the year.

This AL Midweek Series Matchups column will cover one four-game series, six three-game series, and a makeup game between the Tigers and White Sox.

This NL Midweek Series Matchups column will cover seven three-game series and one four-game set.

Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw (LHP, LA) has had an exceptional 2012. However, he will miss his September 16th start against STL, and may possibly need season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum. Also, BAL deals with another key injury, TEX receives good news with the return of Mike Napoli (C, TEX) and more ...

Lance Lynn's (RHP, STL) six-inning PQS-5 September 13 win has secured him at least one additional start. Banished to the bullpen following a second-half fade, Lynn made an emergency start replacing injured Jake Westbrook (RHP, STL). Latest reports have Westbrook likely sidelined until at the season's final week, meaning he is likely to miss at least two more starts. Lynn could finish the season in the rotation if he continues to impress.

Beltre and Hamilton fall on the same night, though neither looks serious. Plus the Liriano yo-you, Morse's wrist and NYM's search for a productive first baseman ...

BAL and OAK jockey for playoff position this weekend as they headline seven three-game series across the AL.