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Nationals manager Dave Martinez will not be with the team Monday night in St. Louis, staying in Washington to undergo a heart procedure.

Reigning NL MVP Christian Yelich says his fractured kneecap is the first "real injury" he has had in his life, adding, "I had my pity party that night at the stadium and I felt terrible."

From health updates and the hunts for a wild card to award races and the home run chase, there's a lot still to be decided as baseball heads toward the playoffs.

The Cubs, Brewers and Mets are all making a push to snag postseason spots in the Senior Circuit.

Here's which teams at the top of the standings could punch their October tickets soon and how the playoff field looks right now.

Ever wonder about the process once a close play is challenged? So did we. From how the room in New York is set up to the toughest calls, here's a look at what's on the other side of the headset.

Cubs slugger Anthony Rizzo left Sunday's game with a turned ankle against the Pirates.

Angels slugger Mike Trout will undergo a procedure to alleviate a nerve issue in his right foot.

Cubs slugger Anthony Rizzo left Sunday's game with a turned ankle against the Pirates.

Braves utility man Charlie Culberson suffered multiple facial fractures after being hit on the right cheekbone by a 91 mph fastball on Saturday, the team announced Sunday.

The first-year slugger is closing in on the rookie record for home runs as he tries to keep the Mets' postseason hopes alive.

Yankees right-hander Dellin Betances has been activated off the 60-day injured list, the team announced Sunday.

New York Yankees right-hander Dellin Betances is expected to be activated off the injured list Sunday, according to manager Aaron Boone.

The Braves wrapped up a playoff berth Saturday, but there was no celebrating in the postgame clubhouse, as the team remained concerned about utility man Charlie Culberson, who was struck directly on the right cheekbone by a 91 mph fastball in the seventh.

In his first interview since being shot at a Dominican nightclub, David Ortiz said he doesn't know what led to the attack: "I don't have enemies."

The Braves wrapped up a playoff berth Saturday, but there was no celebrating in the postgame clubhouse, as the team remained concerned about utility man Charlie Culberson, who was struck directly on the right cheekbone by a 91 mph fastball in the seventh.

Gary Pressy, who began his career with the Cubs in 1987 and has played the organ at Wrigley Field for 2,679 consecutive games, will retire after this season.

The Boston Red Sox are on track to pay a $13.05 million luxury tax for a season in which they are likely to miss the playoffs.

Blue Jays lefty Tim Mayza has been diagnosed with a torn UCL a day after falling to his knees in pain after throwing a pitch, and will need Tommy John surgery.

Slugger Lourdes Gurriel Jr., who is hitting .279 with 19 homers and 47 RBIs this season, has returned to the starting lineup after missing 30 games with a quad strain for the Blue Jays.