This NL Weekend Series Matchups column will cover two four-game series and six three-game sets.

Aroldis Chapman out for a few days due to shoulder fatigue, Quentin leaves after aggravating knee injury. Also, Rosario's job safe after R. Hernandez hurts hamstring, Lowrie set for return, and more...

A massive slump since early August may be about to cost Mark Trumbo some playing time. Jemille Weeks returns to OAK, Lance Lynn returns to the STL rotation, and more ...

The surprising Baltimore Orioles were dealt a blow September 8 when Nick Markakis had his thumb broken by a C.C. Sabathia pitch. On the final play of that same game, Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira re-injured his left calf.

At this point in the season, teams rarely use the DL. But don't think the injures stop; just ask Mark Teixeira. Here's some other notables that could affect a fanalytic championship race.

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

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

Strasburg's season comes to an end, Kemp to have MRI on ailing shoulder, Nova's possible bullpen role, and more...

Joey Votto's (1B, CIN), Brett Lawrie (3B, TOR), J.P. Arencibia (C, TOR), Carlos Ruiz (C, PHI) are among those returning from injuries, while David Price (LHP, TAM) and Jeff Samardzija (RHP, CHC) top the list of those to be sidelined. Votto's return from the DL after missing seven weeks has triggered CIN lineup changes, with Brandon Phillips (2B, CIN) shifting to leadoff.

Aramis Ramirez is out with a back/oblique strain, John Mayberry Jr. and Everett Teaford get shots to prove they belong in 2013, and more ...

This NL Midweek Series Matchups column will cover eight three-game series.