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.

Of the many interesting baseball stories coming out of Baltimore these days, the quiet breakout performance of Wei-Yin Chen (LHP, BAL) continues to fly under the radar...

Homer Bailey (RHP, CIN) has been an elite pitcher in the second half. Here are 19 more starting pitchers worth owning down the stretch if you need to speculate on upside.

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...

Time is running out on the 2012 season, but there are still players left who can influence a close race... for good or for bad.

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.

With the 2012 minor league season winding down, it's a good time to re-assess. Every year, multiple media outlets spend time and energy compiling a list of players they deem to be the next impact players in the big leagues. Here at BaseballHQ.com, our 2012 Top 100 Prospects list was published on January 20. And every year, players rise and fall from these rankings as the season goes on.

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 ...