Lance Lynn (RHP, STL) is one of several starting pitchers who could be in store for a breakout in 2013.

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 ...

Less than three weeks remain. And you need players. So we'll present only those players worth your attention.

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.

The Arizona Fall League begins in early October and this year's rosters are packed with excellent prospects who have a chance to become outstanding big leaguers. Similar to past years, the pitching ranks are quite thin, but there are several position players worthy of acclaim. Rob Gordon and Jeremy Deloney analyzed the rosters and provided their assessments on some of the top pitchers, players, and sleepers.

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 ...

I've held out for as long as I could but The Powers That Be insisted that I surrender. I am now on Twitter.

When setting expectations for 2013, which 2012 underachievers deserve a mulligan on their disappointing 2012?