Clayton Kershaw returns from a shoulder injury; Pollock hits the IL; Baltimore moves to a six-man rotation.

Royce Lewis has had yet another lengthy absence but is on a rehab assignment and probably nearing activation, plus more from around the division.

With the dog days of summer subsiding and football on the horizon, many will shift their focus, but these last six weeks may reveal late-round bargains. One such player could be Oakland's second baseman. Although the Angels have struggled, one hitter has surged in his new lineup spot. Last, but not least, our weekly hitting stream recommendations for the upcoming scoring period.

Aaron Nola has allowed five runs in each of his last two starts.

Javier Assad will take the place Drew Smyly in the Cubs rotation for now. Plus playing-time updates in the Cincinnati outfield and Washington starting rotation.

Long part of a subpar offense in SEA, J.P. Crawford is now surging in the second half, as the club's middle infield outlook begins to improve. We check in on the Rangers' lineup, Logan O'Hoppe's rehab status, and more...

What's going on with Ryan Mountcastle's power? We discuss that and more in this week's AL Facts/Flukes column that includes Dean Kremer, Travis Jankowski, Alex Lange, and Eugenio Suárez

Chris shines a look at several lower minors prospects, including Orioles' prospect hitting star, Samuel Basallo

We have a full day of action today; find out which pitches to start and sit with the daily matchups.

Trevor Story sees his first action in 2023; Rodón, Greinke, Woo to IL; Baty to regroup at AAA, and more.

Matt Olson is on pace to breeze past his career-high of 39 HR. What's behind the power surge? Plus, Jorge Soler, Kyle Hendricks, Nico Hoerner, and Brooks Raley.