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...

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 ...

Pablo Sandoval's 2H is reminding his owners of 2010—and putting his 2012 finish in doubt. Jason Hammel is going for an MRI, two NL relievers who look like closers, and more ...

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.

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