What You Need to Know

What You Need to Know: Monday, September 17

The Braves made a big statement this weekend by sweeping the Nationals.

The Orioles emerged victorious in a wild game against the rival Rays.

The NL division crowns are all but locked up, but the wild cards are the hottest race around.

The Angels and Dodgers lose close games they badly wanted to win.

Don't look now; the Brewers and Phillies are starting to make playoff races interesting.

The Angels' September surge is putting them in line to make a run for a playoff spot.

Anything the Nationals can do, the Orioles are trying to do better.

The Nationals' powerful offense is a balanced attack.

The Orioles weren't expected to contend, but they are showing signs of being a legit playoff team.

Detroit got a huge boost from a pitcher during August, and it wasn't Justin Verlander.

Bryce Harper's bat and swagger are finally on display again for the Nationals.

One of the Athletics' keys to success may be cliche, but it's something their competition isn't taking advantage of.

A pair of aces were blown out by a pair of teams nowhere near contention yesterday.

The Padres' glimpse into the future continued last night when Casey Kelly debuted.

Giancarlo Stanton is on a home-run rampage.

In a battle of 2012's most disappointing teams, the Angels and Red Sox put on a clinic on how to stage a proper meltdown.