For contending teams, every night is an opportunity — or an opportunity lost.

Aramis Ramirez may have played his last home game in a Cubs uniform on Tuesday. The third baseman may test the free-agent market after this season if the Cubs don't pick up his $16 million option or offer him a multi-year deal.

Astros starting pitcher Bud Norris left Tuesday's game against the Reds in the third inning with discomfort in his right shoulder.

Left-hander Ross Detwiler threw the best game of his young career as the Nationals blanked the Phillies, 3-0, in the second game of a day-night doubleheader on Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park.

Yankees right-hander Phil Hughes continues to feel the effects of back spasms and is considered questionable to make a start in Wednesday's doubleheader against the Rays.

D-backs manager Kirk Gibson all but said on Tuesday that rookie Paul Goldschmidt is going to be his regular first baseman the rest of the way with a possible spot start for Lyle Overbay.

D-backs president Derrick Hall took on his fight against prostate cancer in a very public manner on Tuesday, addressing the revelation prior to his club's key game against the Pirates at Chase Field.

Tigers manager Jim Leyland says he doesn't have "one iota" of an idea how the postseason roster is going to play out, other than the obvious names, but there are signs that the 25-man collection of players is, indeed, taking shape.

A close call at first base Tuesday night might have led to an extra Yankees run in the second inning of New York's game against Tampa Bay at Yankee Stadium.

The return date for Cardinals left fielder Matt Holliday is still up in the air, but there is optimism that he is closer to returning from an injured right hand than the team previously thought.

After spending nearly three months proving to be virtually unhittable, Craig Kimbrel has been humbled by some recent outings. But even after watching him surrender home runs in losses on both Sunday and Monday, the Braves remain confident in their rookie closer.

David Price is ready to make his next start after getting hit with a line drive off the upper right side of his chest in the third inning of his Sunday start against the Red Sox.

Phillies right fielder Hunter Pence has patellar tendinitis in his left knee and will undergo an MRI on Wednesday. He received treatment on it after Tuesday night's 3-0 loss to the Nationals.

Clay Buchholz threw 32 pain-free pitches from the Fenway Park mound in a simulated game on Tuesday, pushing the right-hander closer to a return to game action — and likely as a starting pitcher.

A.J. Burnett wasn't thrilled by an early hook from his start Monday against the Twins in the fifth inning, but with a day to reflect, Yankees manager Joe Girardi said he stands by his call.

Ryan Zimmerman's pinch-hit single in the top of the top of the 10th inning helped the Nationals edge the Phillies, 4-3, in the first game of a day-night doubleheader on Tuesday.

With every game taking on added importance as the end draws nearer, Angels manager Mike Scioscia decided to go with his customary lineup against Blue Jays left-hander Brett Cecil on Tuesday night.