Prior to Saturday’s matchup against the Marlins, Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said that he anticipates Yasiel Puig rejoining the lineup for Sunday’s series finale at Marlins Park after not starting the past four games with a torn callus on his left palm.

Two-time American League Cy Young Award winner Johan Santana has put a halt to his attempt to try to come back from injury and pitch again in the Major Leagues this season, according to a report.

From personal experience, Marlins infielder Jeff Baker can relate to what Giancarlo Stanton is going through. Baker, who has had several hand/wrist procedures, broke the hamate bone in his left hand several years ago. Based on what he knows about the injury, he wouldn’t be surprised if Stanton returns in less than a month.

Blue Jays starter Matt Boyd got a little help from his defense on Saturday afternoon at Rogers Centre. While fielding a comebacker in the sixth, Boyd attempted to start a double play at second, but missed Jose Reyes with his throw. But second baseman Devon Travis was there to pick up his starter.

As the July 17 Draft signing deadline nears, get the complete breakdown of which top picks have agreed to terms, and for how much.

A quick look at last year’s SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game rosters should provide enough motivation to tune in to the prospect-laden game on All-Star Sunday, July 12, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.

The final day for fans to cast their All-Star ballots is nearing. So not only is this weekend important to voters, but also for players who are looking to make a push and earn a starting nod in this year’s Midsummer Classic.

As the July 17 Draft signing deadline nears, get the complete breakdown of which top picks have agreed to terms, and for how much.

We’re mixing things up a little in this week’s version of the Pipeline Fantasy Top 10. The Futures Game rosters were just released on Thursday and, as always, they are jam-packed with talent.

The Twins placed Byron Buxton, the second overall pick in the 2012 MLB Draft, on the 15-day disabled list Friday with a sprained left thumb. Minnesota recalled infielder Danny Santana from Triple-A Rochester to fill Buxton’s slot on the active roster.

Astros starter Dallas Keuchel notched his third career shutout (and second in 2015), holding the visiting Yankees to six hits and a walk in a 4-0 win. The left-hander fanned 12 and won his ninth game.

The Indians, A’s, White Sox, Mariners and Red Sox all entered the season with high hopes, but we’re almost halfway through the season and all five of those AL clubs reside below .500. The good news is that all is not lost, and there is a chance all of them can get back in the race.

Max Scherzer is arguably the best pitcher in baseball. Or maybe there isn’t much of an argument, considering Scherzer just turned in two of the best pitching performances in Nationals history in his past two starts.

Jim Callis answers fans’ questions about the Braves’ farm system, Brady Aiken’s status and more in this week’s Pipeline Inbox.

The 1968 season produced the most brilliant, long-term pitching performance in Bob Gibson’s Hall of Fame career: 11 starts, eight shutouts. When it ended, he had produced what remains the lowest single-season ERA for a qualifying pitcher since 1906.

Even Pirates fans had to appreciate the latest dazzling defensive play by Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips.

When Todd Frazier gets a fastball right over the heart of the plate, even one at 99 mph from Pirates reliever Arquimedes Caminero, the Reds’ third baseman knows exactly how to handle it.