Our annual ranking opens with a two-way star, boom-or-bust sluggers and some of the game's best young talent.
Giancarlo Stanton didn't plan his emotional speech prior to Monday night's game. But his words made all the difference as the Marlins played a day after Jose Fernandez's death.
The Marlins activated Giancarlo Stanton off the disabled list. He is expected to be used primarily as a pinch hitter, and he singled when he batted for pitcher Jose Urena on Tuesday.
Giancarlo Stanton's season is not over after all, and the Miami Marlins hope getting their slugger back provides a much-needed spark to fledgling postseason chances.
For teams with even a glimmer of hope of reaching the playoffs, here are the pivotal injuries worth watching between now and Game No. 162.
Giancarlo Stanton was placed on the disabled list with a groin injury on Sunday. Joining him is left-hander Adam Conley with finger tendinitis.
