It's no secret—the Orioles and Yankees (and Rays) are locked in an AL East chase. Baltimore hosts New York for four games this weekend, beginning with a Thursday night game.

Jason Hammel had a successful rehab start over the weekend, and is set to return to the Baltimore rotation. Also, Wily Peralta was recalled and will make his first major league start, Carlos Beltran sits again, and more...

With Brandon Inge now out for the season, Josh Donaldson gets a chance to extend his torrid hitting. Niemann, Tillman and Weaver are hurting, six-man rotation plans, expansion call-ups and more...

This AL Weekend Series Matchup column previews one four-game series and six three-game series.

This NL Midweek Series Matchups column will cover five three-game series and three four-game sets.

Texas and Detroit summon top-tier prospects; Karstens suffers injury; some veteran bats return. Plus injuries to Ross and Granderson, an update to the Dodgers' closer situation, and more...

Rafael Furcal has been sent back to St. Louis for an MRI on his elbow. A torn ligament is feared. Joey Votto and Alex Rodriguez are on their way back, while Carlos Pena and Josh Vitters are among those who may play less in September...

Jansen heart issue affects LA pen; another option emerges for SF closer; Aviles to lose playing time. Plus Dominguez, Bard, Span and more ...

Vance Worley shut down with elbow problems, and Tyler Cloyd had his major league debut. Plus minor injuries to Matt Kemp, Yadir Molina, and more...

This AL Weekend Series Matchup column previews one four-game series and six three-game series.

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