The Nats, not long ago the wards of MLB, are in first place, and they are baseball's newest attraction. Not to mention, Bryce Harper and Stephen Strasburg are the two most hyped young players of their era.

Warner Fusselle, the voice of the Brooklyn Cyclones, a former host of “This Week in Baseball” and owner of one of the game's most distinct voices, passed away on Sunday at the age of 68.

Yankees veteran lefty Andy Pettitte had a bruise on his left hand to show for grabbing a ground ball in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Mets at Yankee Stadium, but any swelling had subsided and he said on Monday that he's a go for his next start, on Saturday against the Nationals in Washington, D.C.

What's it like to face Justin Verlander? His opponents will say it's as challenging as facing any pitcher in the Majors. But what does Verlander say?

With the defendant confirming to the presiding judge he will not testify on his own behalf, the defense has rested in the federal perjury trial of Roger Clemens.

Including top pick Carlos Correa, 24 players from the Puerto Rico were selected. Major League Baseball believes there is still more talent to be discovered on the island and has organized a two-day showcase that starts Tuesday at Roberto Clemente Walker Stadium in Carolina, Puerto Rico.

Rangers pitcher Alexi Ogando had an MRI on his strained right groin Monday, but a decision on whether or not to place him on the disabled list will not be made until as early as Tuesday.

In American League balloting update No. 2, released on Monday, Texas again has five players in line to start in the All-Star Game. Josh Hamilton remains the AL's top vote-getter. There were no lead changes, but Paul Konerko's incredible season for the White Sox has moved him into the No. 2 spot in the race at first base.

The two best teams in the National League, the Dodgers and Nationals, have assumed the top two spots in the latest MLB.com Power Rankings.

The Cubs have won the bidding for Cuban prospect Jorge Soler, coming to an agreement Monday with the young outfielder, according to an industry source.

Zack Greinke figured the weirdest part of his return to Kansas City would come right off the bat, when the Brewers checked into their hotel on Monday night.

The Cardinals and White Sox turned heads when they hired skippers with no managerial experience and no Major League experience as coaches, but Mike Matheny and Robin Ventura have led their teams to strong starts.

Drew Smyly's Sunday night on national television ended after just three innings when he sustained a blister on his left middle finger, adding to the multitude of Tigers injuries.

Austin Jackson's two-run, eighth-inning double off Aroldis Chapman tied the game and Matt Young scored the winning run on a wild pitch as the Tigers put up a four-spot and escaped with a 7-6 victory over the Reds on Sunday night in Cincinnati.

The top-seeded Florida Gators are headed to Omaha, and will be joined by newcomer Stony Brook.

Andrew McCutchen drove in all three runs as the Pirates completed the Interleague sweep with Sunday's 3-2 win over the Royals and moved into a first-place tie with Cincinnati.

Each day, MLB.com selects one player from each game whose performance stands out.