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Braves outfielder Nick Markakis came off the injured list and was inserted into the starting lineup against the Nationals.

We look at why L.A. fans can be optimistic, who can best challenge the Astros and Yankees, and what could swing the NL wild-card race.

We picked the best players from the worst rosters in baseball and pitted them against the game's big three. The results reflect the absurdity of our era.

As the Tigers and Orioles begin their battle for baseball's worst record, we debate which bottom-dwellers have hope and which have none.

With Chicago struggling to hold on to a spot in the playoffs, last season's shakiest starter has emerged as the team's rotation rock.

The Yanks' Edwin Encarnacion (strained oblique) and Gary Sanchez (left groin tightness) were both headed back to New York after suffering injuries during Thursday's doubleheader against the Tigers.

Dodgers left-hander Rich Hill struggled with his control Thursday night during his first start since June 19 and suffered an MCL strain in the process.

Mariners rookie Kyle Lewis became only the second player after Trevor Story to hit a home run in each of his first three big league games.

The Yanks' Edwin Encarnacion (strained oblique) and J.A. Happ (biceps tendinitis) were sent back to New York for tests, and catcher Gary Sanchez left Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader with left groin tightness.

Ryan Braun hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the third inning while wearing injured teammate Christian Yelich's No. 22 jersey underneath his own, and the Brewers beat the Marlins 3-2 Thursday to complete a four-game sweep.

After his third at-bat Thursday, Mets rookie Pete Alonso decided to change his appearance, shaving his mustache during the game.

Just when the Yankees seemed to be getting healthy, slugger Edwin Encarnacion suffered a strained oblique and pitcher J.A. Happ will have tests for biceps tendinits.

Shohei Ohtani's knee surgery carries an expected recovery time of 8-12 weeks.

Ryan Braun hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the third inning while wearing injured teammate Christian Yelich's No. 22 jersey underneath his own, and the Brewers beat the Marlins 3-2 Thursday to complete a four-game sweep.

Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner has a mild left ankle sprain, an MRI confirmed. He has not been ruled out of this weekend's series against the Mets.

Dodgers left-hander Rich Hill was activated off the 60-day IL after recovering from a forearm strain. He is expected to pitch two innings in his return Thursday night.

Christian Yelich won't need surgery for his broken kneecap; he had fouled a ball of it in Tuesday's game against the Marlins.

Luis Severino, who has hasn't pitched since the 2018 ALDS because of rotator cuff inflammation and a lat strain, is expected to make his 2019 debut for the Yankees on Tuesday.

Only Justin Verlander has more wins than the surprising 27-year-old righty. But the biggest victories of the season are yet to come -- and German's role in the playoffs could be another twist.

"You envy him sometimes, like, 'Damn.' He's like Superman." The Japanese star's talents aren't limited to the baseball field; he's quite a hit in the Angels' dugout and clubhouse as well.