NL East

In a vacuum, news that Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg has strained the flexor mass in his right elbow might seem like a gut punch to the team’s hopes of winning the World Series.

Strasburg is, after all, a former No. 1 overall pick who has looked every bit an ace through much of the 2016 season.

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Bryan Harper had just entered a tie game to start the ninth inning for the Double-A Harrisburg Senators, and he was now in a bind—loading the bases on two walks and a sharp single.

The next Portland Sea Dogs batter slammed a hard grounder up the middle for a short-to-second, inning-ending force out. A walk in the bottom half plated the run that made Harper a 2–1 winner.

It appears Tim Tebow will get the last laugh when it comes to his nascent baseball career. The former NFL quarterback and the New York Mets agreed to a minor league contract Thursday.

The Mets announced the deal, noting that Tebow will participate in the instructional league. ESPN's Adam Schefter first reported the agreement. 

The Miami Marlins have gotten their biggest bat back.

The Marlins reinstated Giancarlo Stanton from the disabled list and classified him as active for Tuesday night's game against the Philadelphia Phillies, which they announced via Twitter: 

The Atlanta Braves are reportedly considering signing former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow to a minor league contract after meeting with him following his workout for MLB teams earlier this week.

NEW YORK — There were four of them, four young starting pitchers, and last October they carried the New York Mets into the World Series.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom is battling an elbow problem that will likely put him on the shelf for at least one start.

It is unclear when he'll return to the mound. 

Continue for updates.

When the injury bug ambushed and carried off Giancarlo Stanton in mid-August, the Miami Marlins lost a power source that still hasn't been replaced.

But give it up to Christian Yelich for giving it his best shot.

New York Mets second baseman Neil Walker may be forced to undergo season-ending back surgery as he continues to battle pain related to a herniated disk.

Continue for updates.

Walker's Season Likely Over

Wednesday, Aug. 31

According to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo, manager Terry Collins said Walker will probably opt for season-ending surgery.

Fact: Max Scherzer struck out 11 batters over eight innings in the Washington Nationals' 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday.