The season is getting ready to enter September when rosters expand. That is a difficult time of the year to manage your roster because teams don't typically place players on the DL, and injury information become more difficult to find. This will be the last normal "injury transactions" week of the season. Then, it's a free for all!

This NL Midweek Series Matchups column will cover six three-game series as well as a four-game and two-game set.

This AL Midweek Series Matchup column previews three four-game series and four three-game series.

A nine-player deal completed August 25 confirmed that LA is willing to spend at all costs under new ownership to become a perennial contender, while BOS unloaded $270M in salary in the midst of a very disappointing 2012 campaign. How does this blockbuster trade affect PT in BOS and LA? Also, lots of pitcher shuffling between DL, bullpen, and starting rotation...

It’s a bit early for my annual lessons learned from injuries and recoveries for the 2012 season as the disabling of Johan Santana triggered this column. The purpose of this column is two-fold. One it’s a review for me as an exercise in reviewing the way I evaluate player injuries. I try not to get stuck in a rut saying so-and-so will be out 36 days because that’s what my injury database says. Focus on the player, and then situation and medical information then use the database as a guide. Two, my hope it helps you garner more knowledge with selected injury situations.

While Denard Span (OF, MIN), David Ortiz (DH, BOS) and Jose Bautista (OF, TOR) returned to action after lengthy absences, Dexter Fowler is among those sidelined by injury. Span was 2-for-5 with two SB in his August 23 return, his first action since suffering a bruised clavicle on August 12. Miguel Cabrera (3B, DET) continues playing through injury, though limited to a DH role.

Nova, Darvish, Pujols and Bourjos on the mend; Brown taking advantage of PT ...

John Axford is back as the closer in Milwaukee, Bartolo Colon is suspended, and Randy Wolf is released...

This NL Midweek Series Matchups column will cover one four-game series and seven three-game sets. The following analysis was compiled with the most up-to-date pitching information available, but circumstances can and will change, so refer to the Weekly Probable Starting Pitching Report for any updates. Within each series below, the scheduled starters are listed for both teams. Following each pitcher's name, we've included their handedness, year-to-date BPV, and last five PQS scores.

Josh Hamilton and the Rangers are 5-1 against the Twins this season and are averaging 5.5 RPG at home. This weekend Texas will host Minnesota for four games.

Oakland has a new look lineup as they acquire Drew from Arizona, activate Smith from DL, and send Weeks to minors. Also, Luke Scott and Jhoulys Chacin return to action, and more...